Lincoln County, Tennessee
Borden Powdered Milk Plant
Childress House
Conger, Isaac, House
Douglas, Hugh Bright, House
Harms Mill Hydroelectric Station
Harris-Holden House
Kelso Bowstring Arch Truss Bridge
Lincoln County Poor House Farm
McDonald-Bolner House
Mimosa School
Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church
Mulbery-Washington-Lincoln Historic District
Petersburg Historic District
South Elk Street Historic District
St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church
Whitaker-Motlow House
Alfred Bearden
Andrew Jackson
Bell's Route Trail of Tears
Birthplace of Ed Townsend
Camp Blount
Camp Blount
Confederate Park
Confederate Park Cannon
Douglas-Wyatt House
Dr. Charles McKinney House
Fayetteville Calaboose Door
Fayetteville Stone Bridge
Fayetteville Stone Bridge (Scale Replica)
Hobbs Bridge
Kings Mountain Messenger
King's Mountain Messenger
Lincoln County
Lincoln County / Franklin County
Lincoln County / Marshall County
Lincoln County in the Civil War
Martyred
McKinney-Williams-Pitts House
Mulberry Confederate Memorial
Petersburg Colored Elementary School
Pioneer (Routt - Wells) Cemetery
Poor Farm Cemetery
St. Paul AME Church
Stone Arch Bridge
The Lincoln County Poor Farm
Trail of Tears Bell Removal Route
Whitaker/Motlow House
Women of the Confederacy
The county itself was officially established in 1809 and named after the prominent American statesman and founding father, Abraham Lincoln's father, Captain Abraham Lincoln. During the early 19th century, Lincoln County saw significant growth and development, becoming an important agricultural and transportation hub. The advent of the Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad in the 1850s further fueled its growth, connecting the county to larger markets and allowing for increased agricultural production.
The American Civil War had a profound impact on Lincoln County, as it did on much of Tennessee. The county witnessed several deadly battles and skirmishes, such as the Battle of Guy's Gap and the Battle of Fayetteville. Additionally, the town of Fayetteville, which serves as the county seat, became an important supply center for the Confederate Army. The war brought about significant social and economic changes, including the abolition of slavery and the emergence of a more diversified agricultural landscape.
In the years following the Civil War, Lincoln County rebounded and continued to grow. The agricultural economy shifted towards cattle and dairy farming, while industries such as iron mining and brick production also played a role in the county's economic development. Today, Lincoln County retains its agricultural heritage but has also diversified its economy with the establishment of manufacturing companies and a focus on tourism, due to its historical significance and picturesque landscapes.
Brief timeline of the history of Lincoln County, Tennessee:
- 1809 - Lincoln County is established on November 16 as one of the 23 original counties of Tennessee.
- 1820 - The town of Fayetteville is incorporated on December 18.
- 1860s - The county plays an important role during the American Civil War, experiencing occupation by both Union and Confederate forces.
- 1871 - The county seat is transferred from Petersburg to Fayetteville.
- 1890s - The Lincoln County Courthouse, located in Fayetteville, is constructed.
- 1930s - The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) begins construction on the Guntersville Dam, which leads to the formation of Guntersville Lake in neighboring Alabama, but also affects portions of Lincoln County.
- 1994 - The Lincoln County Courthouse is added to the National Register of Historic Places.
This timeline provides a concise overview of the key events in the history of Lincoln County, Tennessee.