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Lincoln, CA

Lincoln is a city in Placer County, California, United States, part of the Sacramento metropolitan area. Located ten miles 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 2019 population was estimated to be 48,275. Lincoln is part of the Sacramento-Roseville Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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, 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 eighteen miles 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.

Lincoln is located at 38°53′14″N 121°17′46″W (38.887121, -121.295973). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 20.1 square miles (52 square kilometers), of which 0.02 square miles (0.052 km2), or 0.12 percent, is water.

Lincoln gives importance to health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Lincoln Recreation and Community Services Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Anytime Fitness, Lincoln Fitness Gym, and Studio One Fit. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Lincoln, such as the Wilson Park and the Joiner Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Lincoln, CA are Turkey Creek Golf Club, Lincoln Area Archives Museum, and Foskett Regional Park.

Population: 56,268 (2024). ZIP code: 95648. Area code: 916. Elevation: 167 ft (51 m). Area: 20.1 square miles (52 square kilometers).

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Is Lincoln, CA a good place to live?

Living in Lincoln offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Lincoln, there are a lot of parks. Many families and retirees live in Lincoln and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Lincoln are above average.

What is Lincoln, CA is known for?

The production of clay products has been the town's leading industry for over 135 years. In 1890 Lincoln was incorporated, and town government was born. In the same year the Lincoln News Messenger became the town's first permanent newspaper and is still being printed today.

What is the crime rate in Lincoln, CA?

Lincoln has an overall crime rate of 11 per 1,000 residents, making the crime rate here near the average for all cities and towns of all sizes in America. According to our analysis of FBI crime data, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in Lincoln is 1 in 89. How does Lincoln fare compared to other communities in California of all population sizes? Lincoln's crime rate is lower than approximately 74% of California communities.

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Wikipedia

City of Lincoln

Lincoln’s Recreation and Community Services Department

Anytime Fitness

Lincoln Fitness Gym 

Studio One Fit

Wilson Park 

Joiner Park

Turkey Creek Golf Club

Lincoln Area Archives Museum

Foskett Regional Park

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Downton Lincoln Ca

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