Lincoln County once covered almost one-forth of New Mexico. It was the largest county in the United States at that time.
Lincoln County was named after Abraham Lincoln and was created on January 16, 1869 by an act of the Territorial Legislature. Many other counties were pulled from Lincoln County to form;
Chavez, Eddy, Roosevelt and portions of Curry, Guadalupe, Otero and Torrance counties.
Current population exceeds 14,000 and the county covers 4,859 square miles.
The county seat was moved from the village of Lincoln, (Billy the Kid) to Carrizozo in 1909.
Lincoln County, like New Mexico has many different geographical regions as well as climates. Forests, plains, deserts, hill country, lush valleys, volcanic regions, lakes, rivers and streams are to name a few.
Lincoln County is rich in the history of New Mexico. In fact, New Mexico's story would not be the same without the historic value that Lincoln County lends to its creation.
Lincoln County, New Mexico is the home of many famous characters in history. Billy the Kid, Smokey Bear, Pat Garret, Native Americans, and American Soldiers, not to mention the Cowboy himself.
Lincoln County is rich in agriculture as well as tourism. Lincoln County is a well rounded county and remains a popular destination for travel, retirement and a more relaxed lifestyle.
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