Area Information

Lincoln became an incorporated village in 1869. The first settler was Wily Vincent who opened a noted tavern on the old stage route.  In 1889 the town had 2 general stores, hardware stores, saddlers, drug store, furniture store, merchant mill, hotel and livery, blacksmiths and a wagon-shop. Benton County itself is an inland-border county. Inland, in that it is 3 counties east of Kansas and 3 south of the Missouri River; border, in that it lies at the point where prairie lands adjoin the foothills of the Ozark Mountains.

There are many civic and social organizations in Lincoln and Benton County to welcome you as a member.  Most religious denominations are represented in the immediate Lincoln area or within a few minutes' drive. In addition to all the tourism and recreational facilities, there are manufacturing plants and numerous other types of businesses in and around Lincoln, Warsaw and Sedalia. Covering close to 970 acres just south of Lincoln is the new Lost Valley Fish Hatchery. Many species of fish are represented in the 78 rearing ponds, and there is a 2000 square foot visitors center. Also, around Lincoln and in the Benton Co area, there is a lot of agricultural land where livestock and crops are raised. At present, Benton County has many farms where crops, livestock and poultry are grown. Lincoln's modern and fully equipped educational facilities serve the needs of kindergarten through high school students, with enrollment presently approaching 600 students. Medical clinics are located in Lincoln and the neighboring towns of Warsaw and Cole Camp, all in Benton County.  Hospitals are to be found in the nearby towns of Clinton and Sedalia, assuring you of additional medical care in a matter of minutes.  Lincoln has its own ambulance service, city police and volunteer fire department. Truman Dam separates 2 great bodies of water. The 56,000-acre Lake of the Ozarks has so many "arms" and "fingers" that it is often referred to as the "Magic Dragon."  It is 94 miles long from the Bagnell Dam to Truman Dam. Truman Dam, built by the Corps of Engineers, was built for the purpose of flood control; however, sports enthusiasts will tell you that it's great for swimming, boating, water-skiing, sailing and camping.  It also offers outstanding fishing for bass, walleye, catfish, crappie, bluegill and other fish. Numerous fishing tournaments are held on both lakes. The spoonbill, a prehistoric-looking fish, has its own special season in the spring from March 15 to April 30. Hunting is also extremely popular in our area. White-tailed deer, wild turkeys, ducks, quail and small game populate the area. Truman Lake is a Corps lake and has some 110,000 acres of great habitat surrounding the lake. If you'd rather go golfing, our area also offers challenging greens that can be found in Warsaw, Clinton, Sedalia and other local towns. Any of us at United Country would be happy to help you locate just that certain property you have been looking for - whether it be a lake cabin, town home, mini-farm, country acreage or business venture. Whatever your pleasure, come to Lincoln, "The Town Alive on 65." We hope you'll want to stay!

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