Lincoln:
Arkansas' apple orchard rich in history
Lincoln:
outdoor
adventures
and
outstanding
schools
By
Randy
Rice
e
history
of
Lincoln
dates
all
the
way
back
to
the
1800s
and
has
undergone
several
name
changes
throughout
its
lifespan,
including
Starr
Hill,
Blackjack
and
Georgetown,
before
finally
settling
on
Lincoln
in
1885.
But
one
thing
has
remained
constant
through
all
the
name
changes
and
remains
true
today:
Lincoln
is
all
about
apples!
Its
reputation
for
apple
production
has
earned
it
the
moniker
of
Apple
Capitol
of
Arkansas.
e
Arkansas
Black
Apple
and
the
Collins
Red
Apple
were
both
developed
in
the
verdant
apple
orchards
of
Lincoln.
e
popular
Apple
Festival,
which
debuted
in
1975,
is
still
a
huge
draw
today
for
people
in
the
area
and
surrounding
states.
Beyond
the
apple
trees
Lincoln
offers
a
wide
variety
of
outdoor
adventure
for
residents
and
visitors
alike.
e
city's
beautiful
parks
and
hiking
trails
are
just
the
beginning
for
those
looking
to
enjoy
the
natural
offerings
of
the
area.
ere
are
numerous
opportunities
for
rock
climbing,
biking,
kayaking
and
canoeing.
ere
is
even
a
breathtaking
overlook
known
for
its
frequent
sightings
of
bald
eagles.
18 – 2020 West Washington County Directory
