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{{Short description|County in Georgia, United States}}
{{Short description|County in Georgia, United States}}
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{{Infobox U.S. county
{{Infobox U.S. county
| county = Lincoln County
| county = Lincoln County
| state = Georgia
| state = Georgia
| founded = February 20, 1796
| founded = {{start date and age|1796|02|20|mf=y}}
| seat wl = Lincolnton
| seat wl = Lincolnton
| largest city wl = Lincolnton
| largest city wl = Lincolnton
| area_total_sq_mi = 257
| area_total_sq_mi = 257
| area_land_sq_mi = 210
| area_land_sq_mi = 210
| area_water_sq_mi = 47
| area_water_sq_mi = 47
| area percentage = 18.2%
| area percentage = 18.2%
| census estimate yr = 2018
| census yr = 2020
| pop = 7915
| pop = 7690
| pop_est_as_of = 2023
| density_sq_mi = 38
| population_est = 7879 {{gain}}
| time zone = Eastern
| density_sq_mi = auto
| ex image = LINCOLN COUNTY COURTHOUSE.jpg
| time zone = Eastern
| ex image cap = [[Lincoln County Courthouse (Lincolnton, Georgia)|Lincoln County Courthouse]] in Lincolnton
| ex image = LINCOLN COUNTY COURTHOUSE.jpg
| web = www.lincolncountyga.com
| ex image cap = [[Lincoln County Courthouse (Lincolnton, Georgia)|Lincoln County Courthouse]] in Lincolnton | web = www.lincolncountyga.com
| district = 10th
| district = 10th
| named for = [[Benjamin Lincoln]]
| named for = [[Benjamin Lincoln]] }}
}}

'''Lincoln County''' is a [[County (United States)|county]] located in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]]. As of the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]], the population was 7,996.<ref name="QF">{{cite web|title=State & County QuickFacts|url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/13/13181.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=June 23, 2014|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110607131308/http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/13/13181.html|archivedate=June 7, 2011}}</ref> The [[county seat]] is [[Lincolnton, Georgia|Lincolnton]].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|accessdate=2011-06-07|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> The county was created on February 20, 1796.


Lincoln County is included in the [[Augusta, Georgia|Augusta-Richmond County]], GA-[[South Carolina|SC]] [[Augusta metropolitan area|Metropolitan Statistical Area]], the [[Savannah River]] forming its northeastern border. Located above the [[Atlantic Seaboard fall line|fall line]], it is part of the [[Central Savannah River Area]] (CSRA) and a member of the [[CSRA Regional Development Center]].
'''Lincoln County''' is a [[County (United States)|county]] located in the east central portion of the [[U.S. state]] of [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]]. As of the [[2020 United States Census|2020 census]], the population was 7,690.<ref>{{cite web|title=Census - Geography Profile: Lincoln County, Georgia|url=https://data.census.gov/profile/Lincoln_County,_Georgia?g=0500000US13181|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=December 27, 2022}}</ref> The [[county seat]] is [[Lincolnton, Georgia|Lincolnton]].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|access-date=June 7, 2011|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> The county was created on February 20, 1796. Lincoln County is included in the [[Augusta, Georgia|Augusta-Richmond County]], GA-[[South Carolina|SC]] [[Augusta metropolitan area|metropolitan statistical area]], the [[Savannah River]] forming its northeastern border. Located above the [[Atlantic Seaboard fall line|fall line]], it is part of the [[Central Savannah River Area]] (CSRA) and a member of the CSRA Regional Development Center.


==History==
==History==
On February 20, 1796 Lincoln County was established as the twenty-fourth county in the state of Georgia. Before then, its territory was part of [[Wilkes County, Georgia|Wilkes County]], now on its western side. The new county was named after General [[Benjamin Lincoln]] (1733-1810), a Revolutionary War hero notable for receiving Gen. [[Cornwallis]]'s [[Sword of Surrender]] at [[Yorktown, Virginia]]. In 1809 he retired from the military.
On February 20, 1796, Lincoln County was established as the twenty-fourth county in the state of Georgia. Before then, its territory was part of [[Wilkes County, Georgia|Wilkes County]], now on its western side. The new county was named after General [[Benjamin Lincoln]] (1733-1810), a Revolutionary War hero notable for receiving Gen. [[Cornwallis]]'s sword at [[Yorktown, Virginia]].


On January 22, 1852 the legislature changed the location of the line between Wilkes County and Lincoln County, although there is no extant record as to why the legislature made the change.
On January 22, 1852, the legislature changed the location of the line between Wilkes County and Lincoln County, although there is no extant record as to why the legislature made the change.{{Citation needed|date=December 2021}}


From before the [[American Revolutionary War]] until the 1950s, Lincoln County was primarily a farming and agricultural area. The development and creation of Clarke Hill Dam created a large reservoir that covered portions of Lincoln and nearby counties. Developers have created many residential neighborhoods and subdivisions in areas near the lake.
From before the [[American Revolutionary War]] until the 1950s, Lincoln County was primarily a farming and agricultural area. The development and creation of Clarks Hill Dam created a large reservoir that covered portions of Lincoln and nearby counties. Developers have created many residential neighborhoods and subdivisions in areas near the lake.{{Citation needed|date=December 2021}}


==Geography==
==Geography==
According to the [[U.S. Census Bureau]], the county has a total area of {{convert|257|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|210|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|47|sqmi}} (18.2%) is water.<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>
According to the [[U.S. Census Bureau]], the county has a total area of {{convert|257|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|210|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|47|sqmi}} (18.2%) is water.<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=April 23, 2011|date=February 12, 2011|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> The county is located in the [[Piedmont (United States)|Piedmont]] region of the state just above the [[Atlantic Seaboard Fall Line|fall line]] of the eastern [[United States]].


The bulk of Lincoln County, from just south of [[Lincolnton, Georgia|Lincolnton]] heading north, is located in the Upper [[Savannah River]] sub-basin of the [[Savannah River]] basin, with the exception of a tiny sliver of the northernmost section of the county, which is located in the [[Broad River (Georgia)|Broad River]] sub-basin of the larger Savannah River basin. The southern portion of the county is located in the [[Little River (Columbia County, Georgia)|Little River]] sub-basin of the same Savannah River basin.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gaswcc.org/maps/ |title=Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission Interactive Mapping Experience |publisher=Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission |accessdate=2015-11-19}}</ref>
The bulk of Lincoln County, from just south of [[Lincolnton, Georgia|Lincolnton]] heading north, is located in the Upper [[Savannah River]] sub-basin of the [[Savannah River]] basin, with the exception of a tiny sliver of the northernmost section of the county, which is located in the [[Broad River (Georgia)|Broad River]] sub-basin of the larger Savannah River basin. The southern portion of the county is located in the [[Little River (Columbia County, Georgia)|Little River]] sub-basin of the same Savannah River basin.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gaswcc.org/maps/ |title=Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission Interactive Mapping Experience |publisher=Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission |access-date=November 19, 2015}}</ref>


===Major highways===
===Major highways===
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===Adjacent counties===
===Adjacent counties===
*[[Elbert County, Georgia]] - north
* [[Elbert County, Georgia]] - north
*[[McCormick County, South Carolina]] - northeast
* [[McCormick County, South Carolina]] - northeast
*[[Columbia County, Georgia]] - south
* [[Columbia County, Georgia]] - south
*[[McDuffie County, Georgia]] - southwest
* [[McDuffie County, Georgia]] - southwest
*[[Wilkes County, Georgia]] - west
* [[Wilkes County, Georgia]] - west

==Communities==

===City===
* [[Lincolnton, Georgia|Lincolnton]]

===Unincorporated community===
* [[Chennault, Georgia|Chennault]]


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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|2020= 7690
|estyear=2018
|estyear=2023
|estimate=7915
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|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2023">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.html|title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=March 31, 2024}}</ref>
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census/decade.html|title=Decennial Census of Population and Housing by Decades|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=}}</ref><br>1790-1880<ref name=1880CensusGACty>{{Cite web|first= |last= |authorlink= |title= 1880 Census Population by Counties 1790-1800 |publisher=United States Census Bureau|date= 1880|url=https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/decennial/1880/vol-01-population/1880_v1-08.pdf|accessdate=|archive-url=| archive-date=|page=}}</ref> 1890-1910<ref name=1910CensusGA>{{Cite web|first= |last= |authorlink= |title= 1910 Census of Population - Georgia |publisher=United States Census Bureau|date= 1910|url=https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/decennial/1910/abstract/supplement-ga.pdf |accessdate=|archive-url=| archive-date=|page=}}</ref><br> 1920-1930<ref name=1930CensusGA>{{Cite web|first= |last= |authorlink= |title= 1930 Census of Population - Georgia |publisher=United States Census Bureau|date= 1930|url=https://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/03815512v1ch04.pdf |accessdate=|archive-url=| archive-date=|page=}}</ref> 1930-1940<ref name=1940CensusGA>{{Cite web|first= |last= |authorlink= |title= 1940 Census of Population - Georgia |publisher=United States Census Bureau|date= 1940|url=https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/decennial/1940/population-volume-1/33973538v1ch04.pdf |accessdate=|archive-url=| archive-date=}}</ref><br> 1940-1950<ref name=1950CensusGA>{{Cite web|first= |last= |authorlink= |title= 1950 Census of Population - Georgia - |publisher=United States Census Bureau|date= 1950|url=https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/decennial/1950/population-volume-2/37779083v2p11ch2.pdf |accessdate=|archive-url=| archive-date=}}</ref> 1960-1980<ref name=1980CensusGA>{{Cite web|first= |last= |authorlink= |title= 1980 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Georgia |publisher=United States Census Bureau|date= 1980|url=https://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/1980a_gaABC-01.pdf|accessdate=|archive-url=| archive-date=}}</ref><br> 1980-2000<ref name=2000CensusGA>{{Cite web|first= |last= |authorlink= |title= 2000 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Georgia |publisher=United States Census Bureau|date= 2000|url=https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/2003/dec/phc-3-12.pdf |accessdate=|archive-url=| archive-date=}}</ref> 2010<ref name="QF">{{cite web|title=State & County QuickFacts|url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/13/13181.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=June 23, 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110607131308/http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/13/13181.html|archive-date=June 7, 2011}}</ref>
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=U.S. Decennial Census|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=June 23, 2014}}</ref><br />1790-1960<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu|title=Historical Census Browser|publisher=University of Virginia Library|accessdate=June 23, 2014}}</ref> 1900-1990<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/ga190090.txt|title=Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=June 23, 2014}}</ref><br />1990-2000<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf|title=Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=June 23, 2014}}</ref> 2010-2013<ref name="QF"/>
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{| class="wikitable"
===2000 census===
|+Lincoln County racial composition<ref>{{Cite web|title=Explore Census Data|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=0500000US13181&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2|access-date=December 9, 2021|website=data.census.gov}}</ref>
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR8">{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-05-14|title=American FactFinder}}</ref> of 2000, there were 8,348 people, 3,251 households, and 2,379 families living in the county. The [[population density]] was 40 people per square mile (15/km²). There were 4,514 housing units at an average density of 21 per square&nbsp;mile (8/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 64.25% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 34.37% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 0.37% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.16% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.05% [[Race (United States Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.24% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.56% from two or more races. 0.97% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race.
!Race
!Num.
!Perc.
|-
|[[White (U.S. Census)|White]]
|5,196
|67.57%
|-
|[[African American (U.S. Census)|Black or African American]]
|2,116
|27.52%
|-
|[[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]]
|18
|0.23%
|-
|[[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]]
|20
|0.26%
|-
|[[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]]
|3
|0.04%
|-
|[[Race (United States Census)|Other/Mixed]]
|245
|3.19%
|-
|[[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]]
|92
|1.2%
|}
As of the [[2020 United States census]], there were 7,690 people, 3,475 households, and 2,142 families residing in the county.


==Recreation and historical sites==
There were 3,251 households out of which 30.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.20% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 15.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.80% were non-families. 23.70% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.01.
Since the creation of Clarks Hill Lake, recreation has contributed to Lincoln County's growth. It is a main destination for tourists, providing fishing, boating, and other water sports opportunities for visitors and nearby residents.

In the county, the population was spread out with 24.40% under the age of 18, 7.20% from 18 to 24, 27.50% from 25 to 44, 26.30% from 45 to 64, and 14.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 94.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.90 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $31,952, and the median income for a family was $36,657. Males had a median income of $27,165 versus $21,338 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the county was $15,351. About 12.40% of families and 15.30% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 19.60% of those under age 18 and 15.90% of those age 65 or over.

===2010 census===
As of the [[2010 United States Census]], there were 7,996&nbsp;people, 3,281&nbsp;households, and 2,252&nbsp;families living in the county.<ref name="census-dp1">{{cite web
|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US13181
|title=DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data
|accessdate=2015-12-30
|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref> The population density was {{convert|38.0|PD/sqmi}}. There were 4,786 housing units at an average density of {{convert|22.7|/sqmi}}.<ref name="census-density">{{cite web
|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US13181
|accessdate=2015-12-30
|title=Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County
|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref> The racial makeup of the county was 65.7% white, 32.1% black or African American, 0.4% Asian, 0.4% American Indian, 0.4% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.2% of the population.<ref name="census-dp1"/> In terms of ancestry, 24.8% were [[Americans|American]], 8.4% were [[English people|English]], and 6.3% were [[Germans|German]].<ref name="census-dp2">{{cite web
|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US13181
|title=DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
|accessdate=2015-12-30
|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>

Of the 3,281&nbsp;households, 28.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.3% were married couples living together, 14.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 31.4% were non-families, and 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.94. The median age was 45.0 years.<ref name="census-dp1"/>

The median income for a household in the county was $36,399 and the median income for a family was $43,872. Males had a median income of $38,200 versus $24,577 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,627. About 23.2% of families and 26.3% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 41.2% of those under age 18 and 28.5% of those age 65 or over.<ref name="census-dp3">{{cite web
|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0500000US13181
|title=DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
|accessdate=2015-12-30
|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>

==Recreation and historical sites ==
Since the creation of Clarks Hill Lake, recreation has contributed to Lincoln County's growth. It is a main destination for tourists, providing fishing, boating, and other water sport opportunities for visitors and nearby residents.


Toward the eastern part of Lincoln County, just before the South Carolina line, is Elijah Clarke State Park. This park is roughly {{convert|447|acre|km2}}. In May of every year, Elijah Clarke holds a bluegrass festival which has become a major attraction in the last 20 years. Several well-known bluegrass musicians play at this event each year, including Lincoln County natives, [[The Lewis Family]]. Also held annually at Elijah Clarke is an Arts and Crafts Festival and a Log Cabin Christmas.
Toward the eastern part of Lincoln County, just before the South Carolina line, is Elijah Clarke State Park. This park is roughly {{convert|447|acre|km2}}. In May of every year, Elijah Clarke holds a bluegrass festival which has become a major attraction in the last 20 years. Several well-known bluegrass musicians play at this event each year, including Lincoln County natives, [[The Lewis Family]]. Also held annually at Elijah Clarke is an Arts and Crafts Festival and a Log Cabin Christmas.


There are many historic places to visit in Lincoln County. They include:
There are many historic places to visit in Lincoln County. They include:
*Lamar-Blanchard House, Lincolnton, which is on the [[National Register of Historic Places]]
* Lamar-Blanchard House, Lincolnton, which is on the [[National Register of Historic Places]]
*The Lincoln County Historical Park
* The Lincoln County Historical Park
*Graves Mountain
* Graves Mountain


==Economy==
==Economy==
Economic growth has been associated with development of the [[J. Strom Thurmond Dam]] and [[Lake Strom Thurmond|Clarks Hill Lake]]. In Lincoln County, logging is a multimillion-dollar industry. More than 20 logging businesses produce most of the jobs for Lincoln County residents. The county has attracted new companies, such as Hero Metal, LLC; Top Grill, LLC; and Charles Owen, Inc.
Economic growth has been associated with development of the [[J. Strom Thurmond Dam]] and [[Lake Strom Thurmond|Clarks Hill Lake]]. In Lincoln County, logging is a multimillion-dollar industry. More than 20 logging businesses produce most of the jobs for Lincoln County residents. The county is also home to Back Paddle Brewing, a veteran owned craft brewery.

==Communities==
*[[Chennault, Georgia|Chennault]]
*[[Lincolnton, Georgia|Lincolnton]]


==Notable people==
==Notable people==
* [[Garrison Hearst]]- Former NFL player, pro bowler, comeback player in 1995 and 2001
* [[Garrison Hearst]]- Former NFL player, pro bowler, comeback player in 1995 and 2001
* [[Barney Bussey]] - Former NFL player, played for the Cincinnati Bengals and then the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
* [[Barney Bussey]] - Former NFL player, played for the [[Cincinnati Bengals]] and then the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]]
* [[The Lewis Family]] - family bluegrass and gospel band, in 1992 they were inducted into Georgia Music Hall of Fame
* [[The Lewis Family]] - family bluegrass and gospel band, in 1992 they were inducted into [[Georgia Music Hall of Fame]]
* [[Tom Nash (American football)|Tom Nash]] - [[NFL]] player for the [[Green Bay Packers]] and [[Brooklyn Dodgers (NFL)|Brooklyn Dodgers]]
* [[Tom Nash (American football)|Tom Nash]] - [[NFL]] player for the [[Green Bay Packers]] and [[Brooklyn Dodgers (NFL)|Brooklyn Dodgers]]
* [Gary Ward (internationally acclaimed stunt pilot, who customarily flies the Giles MX2). Graduate of Georgia Tech
*[Carole J. Bufford] (cabaret singer now based in New York City who performs internationally and has won several awards as vocalist and best cabaret act.)
*[Leah Partridge] (soprano, opera singer who made her Metropolitan Opera debut in 2008. Fan base around he world. Graduate of Mercer)
* Thomas Murray - Lincoln County Statesman for whom Murray County, Georgia is named.


==Politics==
==Politics==
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|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|31.0% ''1,273''
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|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|35.8% ''1,586''
{{PresRow|1952|Democratic|327|644|0|Georgia}}
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{{PresRow|1948|Dixiecrat|32|99|598|Georgia}}
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{{PresRow|1944|Democratic|165|444|0|Georgia}}
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|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''61.7%''' ''2,731''
{{PresRow|1936|Democratic|88|561|17|Georgia}}
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|37.3% ''1,650''
{{PresRow|1932|Democratic|3|660|1|Georgia}}
|style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|1.0% ''43''
{{PresRow|1928|Democratic|413|445|0|Georgia}}
|-
{{PresRow|1924|Democratic|121|847|296|Georgia}}
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[2004 United States presidential election|2004]]'''
{{PresRow|1920|Democratic|3|509|0|Georgia}}
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''63.1%''' ''2,309''
{{PresRow|1916|Democratic|56|333|5|Georgia}}
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|36.6% ''1,337''
{{PresFoot|1912|Democratic|27|264|0|Georgia}}
|style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.3% ''12''
|-
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[2000 United States presidential election|2000]]'''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''58.2%''' ''1,807''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|41.1% ''1,275''
|style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.7% ''21''
|-
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1996 United States presidential election|1996]]'''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''47.3%''' ''1,391''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|45.4% ''1,334''
|style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|7.3% ''214''
|-
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[1992 United States presidential election|1992]]'''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|38.8% ''1,149''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''44.9%''' ''1,327''
|style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|16.3% ''482''
|-
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1988 United States presidential election|1988]]'''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''61.0%''' ''1,417''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|38.4% ''893''
|style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.6% ''14''
|-
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1984 United States presidential election|1984]]'''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''54.9%''' ''1,357''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|45.1% ''1,115''
|style="text-align:center;|
|-
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[1980 United States presidential election|1980]]'''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|33.0% ''806''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''66.3%''' ''1,617''
|style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.7% ''17''
|-
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[1976 United States presidential election|1976]]'''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|26.7% ''576''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''73.3%''' ''1,583''
|style="text-align:center;|
|-
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1972 United States presidential election|1972]]'''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''78.6%''' ''1,246''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|21.4% ''340''
|style="text-align:center;|
|-
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/American Independent}}|'''[[1968 United States presidential election|1968]]'''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|18.6% ''408''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|22.4% ''491''
|style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|'''58.9%''' ''1,290''
|-
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1964 United States presidential election|1964]]'''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''72.8%''' ''943''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|27.2% ''353''
|style="text-align:center;|
|-
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[1960 United States presidential election|1960]]'''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|22.8% ''197''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''77.3%''' ''669''
|style="text-align:center;|
|-
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[1956 United States presidential election|1956]]'''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|18.2% ''155''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''81.8%''' ''696''
|style="text-align:center;|
|-
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[1952 United States presidential election|1952]]'''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|33.7% ''327''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''66.3%''' ''644''
|style="text-align:center;|
|-
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1948 United States presidential election|1948]]'''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''81.8%''' ''596''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|13.6% ''99''
|style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|4.7% ''34''
|-
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[1944 United States presidential election|1944]]'''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|27.1% ''165''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''72.9%''' ''444''
|style="text-align:center;|
|-
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[1940 United States presidential election|1940]]'''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|12.5% ''67''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''86.6%''' ''466''
|style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.9% ''5''
|-
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[1936 United States presidential election|1936]]'''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|13.2% ''88''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''84.2%''' ''561''
|style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|2.6% ''17''
|-
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[1932 United States presidential election|1932]]'''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|0.5% ''3''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''99.4%''' ''660''
|style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.2% ''1''
|-
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[1928 United States presidential election|1928]]'''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|48.1% ''413''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''51.9%''' ''445''
|style="text-align:center;|
|-
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[1924 United States presidential election|1924]]'''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|9.6% ''121''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''67.0%''' ''847''
|style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|23.4% ''296''
|-
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[1920 United States presidential election|1920]]'''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|0.6% ''3''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''99.4%''' ''509''
|style="text-align:center;|
|-
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[1916 United States presidential election|1916]]'''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|14.2% ''56''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''84.5%''' ''333''
|style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|1.3% ''5''
|-
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[1912 United States presidential election|1912]]'''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|9.3% ''27''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''90.7%''' ''264''
|style="text-align:center;|
|}
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==See also==
==See also==
{{Portal|State of Georgia}}
{{Portal|State of Georgia}}
*[[Central Savannah River Area]]
* [[Central Savannah River Area]]
*[[National Register of Historic Places listings in Lincoln County, Georgia]]
* [[National Register of Historic Places listings in Lincoln County, Georgia]]
*[[List of counties in Georgia]]


==References==
==References==
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20071031194156/http://thelewisfamilymusic.com/bio.html "Biography"], The Lewis Family Singers Website
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20071031194156/http://thelewisfamilymusic.com/bio.html "Biography"], The Lewis Family Singers Website
* [http://jeffandsherieaster.com/] Jeff & Sheri Easter
* [http://jeffandsherieaster.com/] Jeff & Sheri Easter

==External links==
* [http://www.lincolncountyga.com Lincoln County Georgia Government]
* [http://www.lincolncountyga.com Lincoln County Georgia Government]
* [http://www.kudcom.com/www/marklc.html Georgia Historic Commission Markers in Lincoln County]
* [http://www.kudcom.com/www/marklc.html Georgia Historic Commission Markers in Lincoln County]
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Lincoln County
County
Lincoln County Courthouse in Lincolnton
Lincoln County Courthouse in Lincolnton
Map of Georgia highlighting Lincoln County
Location within the U.S. state of Georgia
Map of the United States highlighting Georgia
Georgia's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 33°47′N 82°27′W / 33.79°N 82.45°W / 33.79; -82.45
Country United States
State Georgia
FoundedFebruary 20, 1796; 228 years ago (1796-02-20)
Named forBenjamin Lincoln
SeatLincolnton
Largest cityLincolnton
Area
 • Total
257 sq mi (670 km2)
 • Land210 sq mi (500 km2)
 • Water47 sq mi (120 km2)  18.2%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
7,690
 • Estimate 
(2023)
7,879 Increase
 • Density30/sq mi (12/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district10th
Websitewww.lincolncountyga.com

Lincoln County is a county located in the east central portion of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 7,690.[1] The county seat is Lincolnton.[2] The county was created on February 20, 1796. Lincoln County is included in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metropolitan statistical area, the Savannah River forming its northeastern border. Located above the fall line, it is part of the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) and a member of the CSRA Regional Development Center.

History

On February 20, 1796, Lincoln County was established as the twenty-fourth county in the state of Georgia. Before then, its territory was part of Wilkes County, now on its western side. The new county was named after General Benjamin Lincoln (1733-1810), a Revolutionary War hero notable for receiving Gen. Cornwallis's sword at Yorktown, Virginia.

On January 22, 1852, the legislature changed the location of the line between Wilkes County and Lincoln County, although there is no extant record as to why the legislature made the change.[citation needed]

From before the American Revolutionary War until the 1950s, Lincoln County was primarily a farming and agricultural area. The development and creation of Clarks Hill Dam created a large reservoir that covered portions of Lincoln and nearby counties. Developers have created many residential neighborhoods and subdivisions in areas near the lake.[citation needed]

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 257 square miles (670 km2), of which 210 square miles (540 km2) is land and 47 square miles (120 km2) (18.2%) is water.[3] The county is located in the Piedmont region of the state just above the fall line of the eastern United States.

The bulk of Lincoln County, from just south of Lincolnton heading north, is located in the Upper Savannah River sub-basin of the Savannah River basin, with the exception of a tiny sliver of the northernmost section of the county, which is located in the Broad River sub-basin of the larger Savannah River basin. The southern portion of the county is located in the Little River sub-basin of the same Savannah River basin.[4]

Major highways

Adjacent counties

Communities

City

Unincorporated community

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18004,766—
18104,555−4.4%
18206,45841.8%
18306,145−4.8%
18405,895−4.1%
18505,9981.7%
18605,466−8.9%
18705,413−1.0%
18806,41218.5%
18906,146−4.1%
19007,15616.4%
19108,71421.8%
19209,73911.8%
19307,847−19.4%
19407,042−10.3%
19506,462−8.2%
19605,906−8.6%
19705,895−0.2%
19806,71613.9%
19907,44210.8%
20008,34812.2%
20107,996−4.2%
20207,690−3.8%
2023 (est.)7,879[5]2.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1790-1880[7] 1890-1910[8]
1920-1930[9] 1930-1940[10]
1940-1950[11] 1960-1980[12]
1980-2000[13] 2010[14]
Lincoln County racial composition[15]
Race Num. Perc.
White 5,196 67.57%
Black or African American 2,116 27.52%
Native American 18 0.23%
Asian 20 0.26%
Pacific Islander 3 0.04%
Other/Mixed 245 3.19%
Hispanic or Latino 92 1.2%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 7,690 people, 3,475 households, and 2,142 families residing in the county.

Recreation and historical sites

Since the creation of Clarks Hill Lake, recreation has contributed to Lincoln County's growth. It is a main destination for tourists, providing fishing, boating, and other water sports opportunities for visitors and nearby residents.

Toward the eastern part of Lincoln County, just before the South Carolina line, is Elijah Clarke State Park. This park is roughly 447 acres (1.81 km2). In May of every year, Elijah Clarke holds a bluegrass festival which has become a major attraction in the last 20 years. Several well-known bluegrass musicians play at this event each year, including Lincoln County natives, The Lewis Family. Also held annually at Elijah Clarke is an Arts and Crafts Festival and a Log Cabin Christmas.

There are many historic places to visit in Lincoln County. They include:

Economy

Economic growth has been associated with development of the J. Strom Thurmond Dam and Clarks Hill Lake. In Lincoln County, logging is a multimillion-dollar industry. More than 20 logging businesses produce most of the jobs for Lincoln County residents. The county is also home to Back Paddle Brewing, a veteran owned craft brewery.

Notable people

Politics

United States presidential election results for Lincoln County, Georgia[16]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2024 3,559 72.18% 1,351 27.40% 21 0.43%
2020 3,173 68.37% 1,432 30.86% 36 0.78%
2016 2,759 67.26% 1,273 31.03% 70 1.71%
2012 2,807 63.36% 1,586 35.80% 37 0.84%
2008 2,731 61.73% 1,650 37.30% 43 0.97%
2004 2,309 63.12% 1,337 36.55% 12 0.33%
2000 1,807 58.23% 1,275 41.09% 21 0.68%
1996 1,391 47.33% 1,334 45.39% 214 7.28%
1992 1,149 38.84% 1,327 44.86% 482 16.29%
1988 1,417 60.97% 893 38.43% 14 0.60%
1984 1,357 54.89% 1,115 45.11% 0 0.00%
1980 806 33.03% 1,617 66.27% 17 0.70%
1976 576 26.68% 1,583 73.32% 0 0.00%
1972 1,246 78.56% 340 21.44% 0 0.00%
1968 408 18.64% 491 22.43% 1,290 58.93%
1964 943 72.76% 353 27.24% 0 0.00%
1960 197 22.75% 669 77.25% 0 0.00%
1956 155 18.21% 696 81.79% 0 0.00%
1952 327 33.68% 644 66.32% 0 0.00%
1948 32 4.39% 99 13.58% 598 82.03%
1944 165 27.09% 444 72.91% 0 0.00%
1940 67 12.45% 466 86.62% 5 0.93%
1936 88 13.21% 561 84.23% 17 2.55%
1932 3 0.45% 660 99.40% 1 0.15%
1928 413 48.14% 445 51.86% 0 0.00%
1924 121 9.57% 847 67.01% 296 23.42%
1920 3 0.59% 509 99.41% 0 0.00%
1916 56 14.21% 333 84.52% 5 1.27%
1912 27 9.28% 264 90.72% 0 0.00%

See also

References

  1. ^ "Census - Geography Profile: Lincoln County, Georgia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 27, 2022.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  4. ^ "Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission Interactive Mapping Experience". Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission. Retrieved November 19, 2015.
  5. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
  6. ^ "Decennial Census of Population and Housing by Decades". United States Census Bureau.
  7. ^ "1880 Census Population by Counties 1790-1800" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1880.
  8. ^ "1910 Census of Population - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1910.
  9. ^ "1930 Census of Population - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1930.
  10. ^ "1940 Census of Population - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1940.
  11. ^ "1950 Census of Population - Georgia -" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1950.
  12. ^ "1980 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1980.
  13. ^ "2000 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 2000.
  14. ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved June 23, 2014.
  15. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 9, 2021.
  16. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved March 21, 2018.

Further reading

  • Perryman, Clinton J. History of Lincoln County, Georgia, Tignall, GA: 1985

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