Incorporated: 1764
Population: 1,273
County Name: Grafton
(county map)
Town Contact:
Town of Lincoln
PO Box 25
Lincoln, NH 03251

Phone: 603-745-2757
Fax: 603-745-6743
Website: lincolnnh.org

Origin:
Long before to Abraham Lincoln's birth, the town was named in 1764 for Henry Clinton, ninth Earl of Lincoln, a cousin to the Wentworths. He held the position of Comptroller of Customs for the port of London under George II and George III, which was important to trade between America and England. A portion of Lincoln, known as Pullman, was one of the earliest lumber towns. Lincoln is second-largest town in land area; only Pittsburg is larger.

More about Lincoln:
Loon Mountain, Clark's Trading Post, the Hobo Railroad and Whale's Tale Water Park are all located in Lincoln, making it a popular family destination for all seasons.

The Town of Lincoln is comprised largely of White Mountain National Forest lands. This is a special and wonderful place to visit throughout the year. There are campgrounds, hiking trails, scenic drives, historic places and plenty of space to just sit back and relax.