Welcome to Lincoln County!
Lincoln County was established in 1866 after Congress enlarged Nevada by moving its state line eastward and southward at the expense of Utah and Arizona territories. It is named after Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States. Original legislation called for the creation of a "Stewart County", after Nevada Senator William M. Stewart, but this was later changed in a substitute bill. Crystal Springs was the county's first seat in 1866, followed by Hiko in 1867, and Pioche in 1871.
Lincoln County initially included the town of Las Vegas. However, Clark County, Nevada, including Las Vegas, was separated from Lincoln County effective July 1, 1908, by act of the Nevada Legislature.
"Area 51" (US Air Force facility Homey Airport and Groom Lake) is in Lincoln County.1
Caliente is the only incorporated town in the county and Pioche is the county seat. Other places include Alamo, Ash Springs, Carp, Caselton, Crystal Springs, Elgin, Hiko, Panaca, Rachel, Tempiute (site) and Ursine.
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Neighbors - Mohave County, Arizona - Washington County, Utah - Iron County, Utah - Beaver County, Utah - Millard County, Utah
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