Lincolnton, Georgia
Lincolnton is a city of 1,768 people in Lincoln County, Georgia, founded in 1798.
Why visit Lincolnton
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks in and around town.
Highlights include Lincoln County Courthouse and Lincolnton Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 33°F.
Weather in Lincolnton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lincolnton
Lincolnton is a city in and the county seat of Lincoln County, Georgia, United States. The population was 1,480 at the 2020 census. It contains numerous houses and historic districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Both the city and the county were named for General Benjamin Lincoln, who served in the Continental Army during the American Revolution.
From the Wikipedia article Lincolnton, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Lincoln County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Courthouse in Lincolnton, Georgia
Lincolnton Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Lincolnton, Georgia, USA
Churches and places of worship5
Lincolnton Presbyterian Church and Cemetery
Church · National Register of Historic Places
Church building in Georgia, United States of America
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Lincoln County Middle School
School · 0.6 mi
200 Charles Ward Elam Dr # B, Lincolnton
History
Lincolnton was founded in 1798 as seat of the newly formed Lincoln County. It was incorporated as a town in 1817 and as a city in 1953.
From the History section of Lincolnton, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Map of Lincolnton
12 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 33°F | 4.2 in |
| Feb | 59°F | 34°F | 4.0 in |
| Mar | 67°F | 40°F | 4.5 in |
| Apr | 75°F | 48°F | 3.2 in |
| May | 83°F | 57°F | 3.2 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 66°F | 4.6 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 70°F | 4.5 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 69°F | 4.5 in |
| Sep | 86°F | 63°F | 3.6 in |
| Oct | 76°F | 51°F | 3.1 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 40°F | 3.6 in |
| Dec | 57°F | 35°F | 4.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mccormick (14 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
Lincoln County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-30: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-10-10: Hurricane Michael (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Daniel Field (DNL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 34 miles away.
- Evans 25 mi southeast, about 40 min by car
- Harlem 26 mi south, about 43 min by car
- Grovetown 28 mi southeast, about 46 min by car
- Martinez 29 mi southeast, about 46 min by car
- Elberton 31 mi northwest, about 50 min by car
- Greenwood 33 mi northeast, about 54 min by car
- North Augusta 35 mi southeast, about 57 min by car
- Augusta-Richmond County 38 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Hephzibah 41 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Aiken 47 mi east, about 1 h 15 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
- Lincolnton-City-Hall-ga, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 4.0
- LINCOLN COUNTY COURTHOUSE, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lincolnton Presbyterian Church & Cemetery, Blastoids, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lincolnton Historic District, Blastoids, CC BY-SA 3.0
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