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Lincoln County, New Mexico - Wikipedia
WEBLincoln County is a county in the U.S. state of New Mexico. As of the 2020 census, the population was 20,269. [2] Its county seat is Carrizozo, [3] while its largest community is Ruidoso.
Lincoln County War - Wikipedia
WEBThe Lincoln County War was an Old West conflict between rival factions which began in 1878 in Lincoln County, New Mexico Territory, the predecessor of the state of New Mexico, and continued until 1881. [1] The feud became famous because of the participation of William H. Bonney ("Billy the Kid").
Lincoln Historic Site » New Mexico Historic Sites
WEBThis most widely visited state historic site in New Mexico is part of a community frozen in time—the 1870's and 1880's. Through a gift from the Hubbard Family Trust, the historic site now includes 17 structures and outbuildings, 7 of which are open year round and 2 more seasonally as museums.
Home - County of Lincoln
WEBLincoln County, New Mexico, blends rich history with stunning outdoor spaces, offering visitors a chance to explore the Wild West legacy, hike scenic trails, and enjoy boutique shopping in charming towns.
Lincoln | History, Geography & Climate | Britannica
WEBLincoln, county, south central New Mexico, U.S. It is a rugged region in the Basin and Range Province, with green hills and large plains surrounding and separating high mountain ranges. The plains are eroded, with canyons and the beds of dry streams; the tree-covered mountains include the Sierra.
Lincoln County - NM Counties
WEBSep 26, 2024 · Lincoln County. Lincoln County was named in honor of President Abraham Lincoln. It was once the largest county in the U.S. with 4,831 square miles. In the late 1870’s the so-called Lincoln County War broke out between ranchers and the owners of the county’s largest general store.
Lincoln County New Mexico Historical Society
WEBWelcome to the Lincoln County Historical Society Website! Once one of the wildest of all western towns, Lincoln is considered by many historians to be the most authentic old west town remaining in the United States.
Lincoln, New Mexico - Wikipedia
WEBLincoln is an unincorporated village in Lincoln County, New Mexico, United States. Description. The Torreon, a rock fort tower where settlers hid during Indian raids. The community sits in the Bonito Valley between the Sacramento Mountains and the Capitan Mountains at an elevation of 5,696 feet.
Lincoln Historic Site | New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs
WEBThe story of the American West was never more real than in Lincoln, New Mexico. On what President Hayes once called "the most dangerous street in America," the dramatic clashes between the town's businessmen, outlaws, and lawmen came …
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