About Lincoln
Lincoln is a small unincorporated community in central Indiana.
Officially, Lincoln is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 0.15 square miles.
📰 Lincoln News Today
- Abraham Lincoln's childhood in Kentucky and Indiana Encyclopedia Britannica · Aug 13
- Million Fathers March welcomes Lincoln students back to school Courier & Press · Aug 14
- Lincoln dog missing since 2021 found in Indiana, reunited with owner KOLN | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports | Lincoln, NE · Jul 24
- Ballard envisions Lincoln Party ‘opening the door’ for independent candidates Indiana Capital Chronicle · Jul 14
- Sec. of state hopeful Ballard explains new Lincoln Party to Tribune South Bend Tribune · Aug 11
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Lincoln Unique
- One of 17 places in the US named Lincoln — but the Indiana one has a character all its own.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.15 sq mi.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIndiana
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area0.15 sq mi
Coordinates40.6164, -86.2103