Lincoln County is located between the Arkansas Timberlands and Arkansas Delta in the U.S. state of Arkansas. It is also within the Pine Bluff metro area, and on the outer edge of the Central Arkansas region. The county is named for President Abraham Lincoln. Created as Arkansas's 65th county on March 28, 1871, Lincoln County has three incorporated cities, including Star City, the county seat and most populous city. The county contains 46 unincorporated communities and ghost towns, Cane Creek State Park at the confluence of Cane Creek and Bayou Bartholomew, and nine listings on the National Register of Historic Places to preserve the history and culture of the county. Lincoln County occupies 572.17 square miles and contained a population of 12,941 as of the 2020 Census. The rural economy is largely based on agriculture. The state has built two prisons here that also provide some local jobs. Poverty and unemployment rates are above national averages, but steady.

Founded: March 28, 1871
Named for: Abraham Lincoln
Seat: Star City
Largest city: Star City
Total: 572.17 sq mi (1,481.91 km²)
Land: 561.2 sq mi (1,453.5 km²)
Water: 10.97 sq mi (28.41 km²), 1.9%
Time zone: Central: UTC-6-5
Official Website: http://lincolncounty.arkansas.gov/
Wikidata description: county in Arkansas, United States
Wikidata id: Q61294
Wikidata label: Lincoln County
Wikidata aliases: Array
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