Lincoln County was
created February 20,
1796. It was
named for General
Benjamin Franklin
who accepted the
British surrender at
Yorktown bringing to
an end the
Revolutionary War.
Incorporated:
February 20, 1796
Population:
8,348
Total
Area:
211 square miles
Cities & Towns:
Lincolnton
Attractions:
Clarks Hill Lake
Elijah Clark State Park
Price's Store
(Lincolnton)
Annual Events:
May - Lewis Family
Homecoming and Bluegrass Festival
October - Old Timers Day
October - Town and
Country Arts and Crafts Festival
