| Name: | Lincoln County |
|---|---|
| FIPS code: | 20-105 |
| State: | Kansas |
| Founded: | February 26, 1867 |
| Named for: | Abraham Lincoln |
| Seat: | Lincoln |
| Largest city: | Lincoln |
| Total Area: | 720 sq mi (1,900 km²) |
| Land Area: | 719 sq mi (1,860 km²) |
| Total Population: | 2,939 |
| Population Density: | 4.1/sq mi (1.6/km²) |
| Time zone: | UTC−6 (Central) |
| Summer Time Zone (DST): | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Website: | lincolncoks.com |
Lincoln County location map. Where is Lincoln County?
History
For many millennia, the Great Plains of North America was inhabited by nomadic Native Americans. From the 16th century to 18th century, the Kingdom of France claimed ownership of large parts of North America. In 1762, after the French and Indian War, France secretly ceded New France to Spain, per the Treaty of Fontainebleau. In 1802, Spain returned most of the land to France, but keeping title to about 7,500 square miles. In 1803, most of the land for modern day Kansas was acquired by the United States from France as part of the 828,000 square mile Louisiana Purchase for 2.83 cents per acre.
In 1854, the Kansas Territory was organized, then in 1861 Kansas became the 34th U.S. state. In 1867, Lincoln County was established.
Lincoln county is among those in Kansas that are part of the depopulation of the Great Plains.
Lincoln County Road Map
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 720 square miles (1,900 km), of which 719 square miles (1,860 km) is land and 1.1 square miles (2.8 km) (0.1%) is water.
Adjacent counties
- Mitchell County (north)
- Ottawa County (east)
- Saline County (southeast)
- Ellsworth County (south)
- Russell County (west)
- Osborne County (northwest)
Lincoln County Topographic Map
Lincoln County Satellite Map
Lincoln County Outline Map
