In 1764, Colonial Governor Benning Wentworth granted land to seventy investors from Connecticut, naming the town Lincoln, for the 9th Earl of Lincoln, a cousin of the governor. Lincoln was settled in 1782, and its development owed much to the availability of water power to operate sawmills on the Pemigewasset River and its East Branch, later developing paper mills that operated until the 1970s, when environmental controls led to the demise of industries along the river. Located in Grafton County, New Hampshire, Lincoln’s economy is chiefly driven by tourism today, as it is in the White Mountains, and is home to a part of the Franconia Notch State Park, a portion of the White Mountain National Park, and the Appalachian Trail crosses in the northeastern part of the town. The area boasts its recreational facilities including the nearby Loon Mountain ski resort and "The Flume," one of the state's most visited attractions.
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Leading through a wooded setting along the Pemigewasset River, just minutes from Franconia Notch State Park, the Hobo Railroad’s station is in Lincoln, New Hampshire. Directions, schedules, and special tours are featured, and tickets may be purchased online.
http://www.hoborr.com/
School district capitalizing on individualized personalized education focusing on students' academic, physical and socio-emotional growth. Site includes district news and announcements as well as upcoming events.
http://www.lin-wood.org/
Apart from its offerings as a public library, the Lincoln, New Hampshire facility serves as a gathering place for educational and social events. Directions, hours of operation, and a schedule of programs and events are featured.
http://www.lincoln.lib.nh.us/
Lincoln, New Hampshire 250th Anniversary
Commemorating the town’s 250th anniversary in 2014, the site offers a schedule of activities, as well as a collection of historic photographs and information, as well as sponsorship data and contacts.
http://www.lincoln250.org/
The Lincoln-Woodstock area is located on the western slopes of the White Mountains, off of Interstate 93 at Exit 32. the Lincoln-Woodstock Chamber of Commerce was established to attract new businesses and promote existing businesses in the region. Its board of directors, a membership directory, and schedule of meetings are put forward.
http://www.lincolnwoodstock.com/
Located on Loon Mountain, in the White Mountain National Forest, the Lincoln, New Hampshire ski resort is the tenth largest in New England, and hosts more skiers than any other within the state. An overview of the mountain, its ski facilities, summer and fall activities, lessons, rentals, tickets and passes are featured.
http://www.loonmtn.com/
New Hampshire Highland Games & Festival
Held each September on Loon Mountain, Lincoln, New Hampshire, NH Scot is the largest Scottish cultural festival in the Northeast, and hosted by the New Hampshire Gathering of the Scottish Clans, a not-for-profit organization. Membership information, games, competitions, and other events are discussed, along with a schedule and online ticket sales.
http://www.nhscot.org/
Serving the Roman Catholic community in Lincoln, New Hampshire, the church is located on Church Street. A ministry schedule, mass intentions, a church bulletin, and a calendar of programs and events are posted.
http://www.stjosephlincoln.org/
Town of Lincoln, New Hampshire
Situated on the western slopes of the White Mountains, the town of Lincoln is the second-largest town by area in New Hampshire. Its official website offers a directory of municipal personnel, meeting agendas and minutes, interactive maps, and a guide to local services and facilities.
http://www.lincolnnh.org/
