Lincoln County North Carolina

Lincoln County North Carolina. Lincolnton is the second oldest town west of the Catawba River. It is bounded by Mecklenburg, Gaston, Cleveland, Catawba and Iredell counties. Lincoln County was named for General Benjamin Lincoln of Rhode Island, commander of the Southern armies during the Revolutionary War.

Lincoln county incorporated in 1779 and the city of Lincolnton incorporated in 1786. In 1785, the State of North Carolina granted to Joseph Dixon, in trust for the citizens of Lincoln County, 300 acres of land on which to build the town of Lincolnton.

In 1868, the General Assembly enacted a law that would divide counties into townships. The first Board of County Commissioners divided Lincoln County into eight townships. In 1872, the number was reduced to five - Catawba Springs, Ironton, Union, Lincolnton, and North Brook. They are the present townships. Approximately 309 square miles in size, Lincoln County boast a population 67,851 with a medium age of 36, according to 2003 demographics.

Lincoln County is blessed with magnificent natural beauty and diversity. Geographically, the county can be divided into three separate, distinct regions....

In the rural western portion of Lincoln County, begin what is known as the South Mountains. The begining foothills of the majestic North Carolina Blue Ridge Mountains. Within the western county lies the communities of Henry, Cat Square, Vale, Hulls Crossroads, Orleans, Dora, and Flay.

Lincolnton, the county seat of government of Lincoln County North Carolina is located in the central region. And makes up the hub of business and industry. Lincolnton is surrounded by the communities of Polkadot, Southside, and Crouse to west, and Pumpkin Center, Cansellers, Lithia Springs, Iron Station, and Mariposa to the east.

Lake Norman forms the eastern boundary of Lincoln County with the Catawba River as its main channel. Lake Norman was created when it was dammed in 1963 by Duke Power Co. with the building of Cowards Ford Dam. An amazing 520 miles of shoreline and a surface area of more than 32,475 acres make Lake Norman the largest man-made lake in North Carolina. Any and all fresh water activities are available for those who love the water.

Lake Norman offers small, intimate neighborhoods to country club communities. You'll be sure to find a community to fit your lifestyle on Lake Norman. Join other lake lovers who have fallen in love with the western side of Lake Norman in Lincoln County North Carolina