Lincoln City, Indiana facts for kids
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Lincoln City, Indiana
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 Lincoln City, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Lincoln City, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Spencer |
| Township | Carter |
| Elevation | 433 ft (132 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
47552
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| FIPS code | 18-43884 |
| GNIS feature ID | 437907 |
Lincoln City is a small community in Indiana, United States. It is located in Spencer County, in the southwestern part of the state. This area is very special because it's where Abraham Lincoln, who later became the 16th President of the United States, spent many of his childhood years.
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History of Lincoln City
Lincoln City was officially started in 1872. This happened when a railroad line was built through the area. The community was named after the famous Lincoln family, who lived nearby.
Abraham Lincoln's Childhood Home
Close to Lincoln City, you can find the place where Abraham Lincoln grew up. He lived on a farm here from when he was 7 until he was 21 years old. You can still see the site of his family's log cabin, which was built in 1816. There is also a memorial to his mother, Nancy Hanks Lincoln.
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
Today, this historic area is a national park called the Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial. It is managed by the National Park Service. The park has a special "Living Historical Farm." This farm shows what life was like in the early 1800s when the Lincoln family lived there.
The farm has a cabin, other buildings, fences made of split logs, animals, gardens, and crops. People who work at the park dress in old-fashioned clothes. They show visitors what daily activities were like in the 1820s. The farm is open all year, but the staff are usually there from mid-April through September.
The Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial is located on Highway 162, right across from Lincoln State Park.
Post Office History
The Lincoln City post office has been helping people send mail since 1892.
Education in Lincoln City
Heritage Hills High School is located right here in Lincoln City. It is one of only two high schools in all of Spencer County.
Notable People from Lincoln City
Many people connected to Lincoln City have become well-known, especially those from the Lincoln family.
- Jay Cutler - A former professional football player who played quarterback for the Chicago Bears. He graduated from Heritage Hills High School.
- Sarah Lincoln Grigsby - She was the older sister of Abraham Lincoln.
- John Hanks - He was a cousin of Abraham Lincoln.
- Abraham Lincoln - The 16th President of the United States of America.
- Nancy Lincoln - She was the mother of Abraham Lincoln.
- Sarah Bush Lincoln - She was the step-mother of Abraham Lincoln.
- Thomas Lincoln - He was the father of Abraham Lincoln.
Nearby Parks
