Lincoln County is located in northeast Wisconsin and was created in 1874 from Marathon County.  At one time Lincoln County included most of what are now Oneida and Vilas Counties and parts of Langlade, Taylor, Price, and Iron Counties.  The current size of Lincoln County was established by 1885.  It was named after President Abraham Lincoln, our 16th President. 

The county seat is Merrill.

Population:    30,076 (2003 estimate)

Land Area:     883 square miles

Information Link

• Lincoln County Website
• U.S. Census Bureau Quick Facts - Lincoln County

Municipalities in Lincoln County

Birch, Town of

Bradley, Town of

Corning, Town of

Harding, Town of

Harrison, Town of

King, Town of

Merrill, City of

Merrill, Town of

Pine River, Town of

Rock Falls, Town of

Russell, Town of

Schley, Town of

Scott, Town of

Skanawan, Town of

Somo, Town of

Tomahawk, City of

Tomahawk, Town of

Wilson, Town of

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