Lincolnville, South Carolina facts for kids
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Lincolnville, South Carolina
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Location of Lincolnville in
South Carolina |
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| Counties | Charleston, Dorchester |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.20 sq mi (3.12 km2) |
| • Land | 1.20 sq mi (3.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,147 |
| • Density | 952.66/sq mi (367.96/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29485
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| Area code(s) | 843 and 854 |
| FIPS code | 45-41740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1231482 |
Lincolnville is a small town in South Carolina, United States. It is mainly located in Charleston County. A very small part of the town also reaches into Dorchester County. In 2020, about 1,147 people lived there.
Lincolnville is part of a larger area called the Charleston-North Charleston-Summerville metropolitan area. This means it is connected to the bigger cities of Charleston, North Charleston, and Summerville.
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Where is Lincolnville?
Lincolnville is located in South Carolina at specific geographic coordinates (33.008579, -80.157737). The town of Summerville borders Lincolnville on its north, west, and south sides.
The main street in Lincolnville is Lincoln Avenue. This road goes northwest towards the center of Summerville. It also goes southeast into a place called Ladson. The city of Charleston is about 23 miles (37 km) to the southeast.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Lincolnville covers a total area of about 1.2 square miles (3.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lives in Lincolnville?
The number of people living in Lincolnville has changed over the years. Here is how the population has grown:
- In 1880, there were 350 people.
- By 1950, the population was 278.
- In 2000, it grew to 904 people.
- In 2010, the population was 1,139.
- By 2020, 1,147 people lived in Lincolnville.
People in Lincolnville in 2020
In 2020, there were 1,147 people living in Lincolnville. These people lived in 806 households, which are like homes or families. About 461 of these households were families.
The people living in Lincolnville come from different backgrounds:
- About 34.35% of the people were White (not Hispanic).
- About 43.59% were Black or African American (not Hispanic).
- About 0.87% were Native American.
- About 0.78% were Asian.
- About 0.09% were Pacific Islander.
- About 6.89% were from other backgrounds or mixed races.
- About 13.43% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
History of Lincolnville
Lincolnville was started in 1867 by seven African-American men. They included Reverend Richard Harvey Cain, Daniel Adger, Marc Buffett, Reverend Lewis Ruffin Nichols, Hector Grant, Reverend M.B. Salters, and Walter Steele. They left their homes in Charleston because they felt they were treated unfairly there.
These men rode a train called the South Carolina Special. They were looking for land to buy from the South Carolina Railroad Company. They chose an area known as "Pump Pond." This spot was used by trains to stop for water, wood, and coal. The men signed a deal to buy 620 acres (2.5 square kilometers) of land for $1,000. Amos Williams also joined them in signing the first document for the town.
After they paid for the land, they asked for official permission to create a town. They received this permission on December 14, 1889. The settlement was named "Lincolnville" to honor Abraham Lincoln, a very important American president.
Notable People from Lincolnville
- John Henry McCray (1910–1987) was an important African American journalist, politician, and civil rights activist. He grew up in Lincolnville. He worked to make sure all people had equal rights.
See also
In Spanish: Lincolnville (Carolina del Sur) para niños
