Lincoln, California
Lincoln is a city of 52,956 people in Placer County, California, founded in August 7, 1890.
Why visit Lincoln
Townapedia lists 11 museums and landmarks, 48 parks and trails, 80 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include William Jessup University, Woman's Club of Lincoln, Historic Carnegie Library and Joiner Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; December lows average 37°F.
Weather in Lincoln
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lincoln
Lincoln is a city in Placer County, California, United States, part of the Sacramento metropolitan area. Located 10 miles (16 km) north of Roseville in an area of rapid suburban development, it grew 282 percent between 2000 and 2010, making it the fastest-growing city over 10,000 people in the U.S. Its population was 49,757 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Lincoln, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks11
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Woman's Club of Lincoln
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds48
Sheffield Park
Park
This 1.5-acre neighborhood park includes two play structures, swings, and small shade structures with tables.
681 Sheffield Lane, Lincoln
sunrise-sunset
Lincoln Hills Golf Club
Golf course · 1.7 mi
18 hole Par 72 Hills Course & 18 hole Par 72 Orchard Course
36 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes80
Buonarroti Ristorante
Restaurant · Italian · 1.1 mi
460 Lincoln Boulevard, Lincoln
Tu-Th 16:00-20:00; Fr, Sa 16:00-21:00; Su off; Mo off
Hops & Hogs
Restaurant · Barbecue · 1.2 mi
637 Lincoln Boulevard, Lincoln
Mo-We off; Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-21:00; Su 07:00-20:00
Mountain Mike's
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.6 mi
820 Sterling Parkway, Lincoln
Su-Th 10:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-22:00
Sterling Cafe
Restaurant · Breakfast · 0.6 mi
820 Sterling Parkway, Lincoln
Mo-We,Fr-Su 07:00-21:00; Th 07:00-22:00
Waffle Shop
Restaurant · American, Breakfast · 1.1 mi
490 Lincoln Boulevard, Lincoln
Mo-Su 07:00-14:00
B&B Boba
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Boba, Bakery · 2.2 mi
835 Twelve Bridges Drive, Lincoln
Mo-Su 09:00-19:00
68 more on the map.
History
The original townsite was surveyed and laid out in 1859 by Theodore Judah along the proposed line of the California Central Railroad. The name Lincoln was conferred in honor of Charles Lincoln Wilson, one of the organizers, who was a fundraiser and a management contractor of the California Central Railroad (CCRR). The CCRR was planned as a rail link between the cities of Marysville and Sacramento via a connection to the Sacramento Valley Railroad in Folsom. Grading from Folsom to Marysville commenced in 1858 and was completed up to Grider's Ranch (Roseville) by 1859.
At Auburn Ravine, where the line makes an elbow and turns northward toward Marysville, a new railway town Lincoln was located by Judah with town lots on sale from Wilson. At an auction in Sacramento on November 23, 1859, over $4,000 was raised from the sales of lots in Lincoln, ranging from $20 to $400 for each lot. With the grading on the first division of the road from Folsom completed 18 miles (29 km) to Lincoln, track laying began at Folsom on December 30, 1859. With the help of the Chinese laborers, the company was able to complete the railroad to Lincoln on October 14, 1861. The completion of the railroad "changed the appearance of the locality, and breathed into the town the breath of life", birthing possibly the first platted railroad town in California.
From the History section of Lincoln, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship17
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.8 mi
276 East 8th Street, Lincoln
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 1.0 mi
1211 5th Street
Shopping18
Gas and EV charging14
Schools, colleges and libraries50
Healthcare10
Map of Lincoln
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 38°F | 7.0 in |
| Feb | 59°F | 40°F | 6.5 in |
| Mar | 63°F | 42°F | 6.1 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 45°F | 2.8 in |
| May | 77°F | 52°F | 1.6 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 58°F | 0.4 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 63°F | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 63°F | 0.1 in |
| Sep | 87°F | 60°F | 0.2 in |
| Oct | 77°F | 52°F | 1.4 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 43°F | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 37°F | 6.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Auburn (12 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Placer County has had 18 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2023-03-10: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-14: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2022-09-09: Mosquito Fire (Fire)
- 2021-09-01: Caldor Fire (Fire)
- 2021-08-24: Wildfires (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Auburn Municipal Airport (AUN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 13 miles away.
- Rocklin 6 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Roseville 7 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Sheridan 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Loomis 8 mi southeast, about 12 min by car
- Penryn 8 mi east, about 12 min by car
- Newcastle 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Granite Bay 11 mi southeast, about 17 min by car
- Antelope 12 mi south, about 19 min by car
- Auburn 12 mi east, about 20 min by car
- Citrus Heights 13 mi south, about 20 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Lincoln Cemetery at Sunset, TheAriAlvarez, CC0
- Lincoln Cemetery, TheAriAlvarez, CC0
- Lincoln Cemetery Entrance, TheAriAlvarez, CC0
- Lincoln midnight blue 20260925 150500, TheAriAlvarez, CC0
- Lincoln (California) Public Library, T71024, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lincoln Public Library, front, T71024, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lincoln Carnegie Public Library, TheAriAlvarez, CC0
- Lincoln (California) Public Library, arch detail, T71024, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lincoln (California) Public Library, stairway detail, T71024, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lincoln Theatre (19379), TheAriAlvarez, CC0
- Colonel C. Lincoln Wilson Plaque, TheAriAlvarez, CC0
- Woman's Club of Lincoln (California), entrance, T71024, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Auburn Ravine Dog Park, TheAriAlvarez, CC0
- Auburn Ravine Park, TheAriAlvarez, CC0
- Northern California Black Walnut, TheAriAlvarez, CC0
- Outdoor Fitness Court, TheAriAlvarez, CC0
- Outdoor Fitness Court (89711), TheAriAlvarez, CC0
- Auburn Ravine Fish Ladder Project Information Board, TheAriAlvarez, CC0
- Auburn Ravine Information board, TheAriAlvarez, CC0
- Auburn Ravine Fish Ladder, TheAriAlvarez, CC0
- Osage Orange, TheAriAlvarez, CC0
- Cemetery Rules and Regulations, TheAriAlvarez, CC0
- Joiner Park, TheAriAlvarez, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Beerman Plaza Plaque, TheAriAlvarez, CC0
- Beerman Plaza, TheAriAlvarez, CC0
- Public playground with woodchip bedding, TheAriAlvarez, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bike rack for securely parking a bicycle with a bike lock, TheAriAlvarez, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Broken drinking water fountain in Joiner Park, TheAriAlvarez, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dog excrement disposal and bag dispenser, TheAriAlvarez, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Historic Carnegie Library (98126), TheAriAlvarez, CC0
- Historic Carnegie Library, TheAriAlvarez, CC0
- Historic Carnegie Library (73296), TheAriAlvarez, CC0
- Beerman Plaza Fountain, TheAriAlvarez, CC0
- Horse Watering Trough Plaque 04, TheAriAlvarez, CC0
- Horse Watering Trough Plaque 03, TheAriAlvarez, CC0
- Horse Watering Trough Plaque 01, TheAriAlvarez, CC0
- Horse Watering Trough Plaque 02, TheAriAlvarez, CC0
- Cement Picnic Table, TheAriAlvarez, CC BY-SA 3.0
- McBean Park Commemorative Plaque, TheAriAlvarez, CC0
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