Lincoln County, Tennessee facts for kids
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Lincoln County
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Lincoln County Courthouse in Fayetteville
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Location within the U.S. state of Tennessee
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Tennessee |
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| Founded | 1809 | |
| Named for | Benjamin Lincoln | |
| Seat | Fayetteville | |
| Largest city | Fayetteville | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 571 sq mi (1,480 km2) | |
| • Land | 570 sq mi (1,500 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.4 sq mi (1 km2) 0.07%% | |
| Population
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| • Total | 35,319  |
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| • Density | 58/sq mi (22/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) | |
| Congressional district | 4th | |
Lincoln County is a place in the middle of southern Tennessee, a state in the United States. About 35,319 people lived there in 2020. The main town and biggest city is Fayetteville. The county got its name from Benjamin Lincoln, a brave general who fought in the American Revolutionary War.
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History of Lincoln County
Lincoln County was started in 1809. It was formed from parts of Bedford County. The land for the county was given up by the Cherokee and Chickasaw Native American tribes in 1806.
A special way of making Tennessee whiskey is called the Lincoln County Process. It got its name from this county. The famous Jack Daniel Distillery was first located here. But later, the county lines were changed. This created Moore County, where the distillery is now.
Another distillery, Benjamin Pritchard's Distillery, opened in Lincoln County in 1997. However, it does not use the Lincoln County Process. In 2013, a law was made that said all Tennessee whiskey must use this process. But Benjamin Pritchard's Distillery was allowed to continue its own way because of an old rule. Today, Southern Pride Distillery is the only one in Lincoln County that still uses the Lincoln County Process to make whiskey.
Geography of Lincoln County
Lincoln County covers about 571 square miles. Most of this area, about 570 square miles, is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.4 square miles, is water.
Neighboring Counties
Lincoln County shares its borders with several other counties:
- Bedford County to the north
- Moore County to the northeast
- Franklin County to the east
- Madison County, Alabama to the south
- Limestone County, Alabama to the southwest
- Giles County to the west
- Marshall County to the northwest
Protected Natural Areas
- Flintville Hatchery Wildlife Management Area
People of Lincoln County (Demographics)
The number of people living in Lincoln County has changed a lot over the years. Here's how the population has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1810 | 6,104 | — | |
| 1820 | 14,761 | 141.8% | |
| 1830 | 22,075 | 49.5% | |
| 1840 | 21,493 | −2.6% | |
| 1850 | 23,492 | 9.3% | |
| 1860 | 22,828 | −2.8% | |
| 1870 | 28,050 | 22.9% | |
| 1880 | 26,960 | −3.9% | |
| 1890 | 27,382 | 1.6% | |
| 1900 | 26,304 | −3.9% | |
| 1910 | 25,908 | −1.5% | |
| 1920 | 25,786 | −0.5% | |
| 1930 | 25,422 | −1.4% | |
| 1940 | 27,214 | 7.0% | |
| 1950 | 25,624 | −5.8% | |
| 1960 | 23,829 | −7.0% | |
| 1970 | 24,318 | 2.1% | |
| 1980 | 26,483 | 8.9% | |
| 1990 | 28,157 | 6.3% | |
| 2000 | 31,340 | 11.3% | |
| 2010 | 33,361 | 6.4% | |
| 2020 | 35,319 | 5.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010-2014 |
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In 2020, there were 35,319 people living in Lincoln County. Most people, about 84%, were White. About 6% were Black or African American. Other groups, like Native American, Asian, Pacific Islander, and people of mixed races, made up smaller parts of the population. About 3.5% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Communities in Lincoln County
Lincoln County has several towns and communities.
Cities
- Ardmore, Tennessee (partially in Lincoln County)
- Fayetteville (This is the county seat and largest city.)
Town
- Petersburg (partially in Lincoln County)
Census-Designated Places
These are special areas that are like towns but are not officially incorporated as cities or towns.
- Blanche
- Dellrose
- Flintville
- Park City
- Taft
Other Small Communities
Education in Lincoln County
Education in Lincoln County is mainly managed by the Lincoln County Department of Education (LCDOE).
Schools in the Lincoln County District
High Schools (Grades 9-12)
- Lincoln County High School (Tennessee)
Elementary and Middle Schools (Pre-Kindergarten - Grade 8)
- Highland Rim Elementary/Middle School
- South Lincoln Elementary/Middle School
- Flintville Elementary/Middle School
- Unity Elementary/Middle School
- Blanche Elementary/Middle School
Schools in the Fayetteville City District
- Ralph Askins School (Pre-Kindergarten - Grade 5)
- Fayetteville Middle School (Grades 6-8)
- Fayetteville High School (Grades 9-12)
Images for kids
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The town square in Fayetteville, Lincoln County's largest city.
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A chart showing the age groups of people in Lincoln County.
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Lincoln (Tennessee) para niños
