Town of Lincoln

The Hill Country Community of Lincoln VT is defined by its scenic beauty and rural character.  Nestled at the foot of Mount Abraham, its small village center is clustered around the New Haven River.  Featuring a small general store, the quintessential little white church, Burnham Hall, the Lincoln Volunteer Fire Company, and down the road a bit the Lincoln Library.

The town of Lincoln VT was not named after the 16th United States President, who at its founding hadn’t even been born, and wouldn’t for an additional 29 years.  Most likely the name came from Major General Benjamin Lincoln who played a vital role during the Revolutionary War.  Mount Abraham was however named for President Lincoln, which then lent its name to the local High School.

Residents are dispersed amongst the rolling hills, and forests.  Most travel to neighboring towns for work, as the once booming industrial activities of the early 1880’s fizzled out.  Some turned to agricultural enterprises, especially dairy herds, but by 1980 only 5 dairy herds remained, with the last leaving the area in 1992.  That’s not to say cows, sheep, goats and livestock of all kinds can’t be found here, they’re very much part of the culture of this Hill Country Community. 

Chartered: November 9th, 1780
Total Area: 44.6 Square miles
Population (2020 Census): 1,323
Public Schools: Lincoln Community School serves students in grades K-6, which makes up the Lincoln School District.  Older students have school choice, tuition is paid to the middle/high schools of their choosing, most choosing to stay close to home by attending Mount Abraham Union Middle/High School, part of the Mount Abraham Unified School District. 
Town Website: lincolnvermont.org