Lincoln County, Kansas History

This database contains a history of Lincoln County, Kansas, that was compiled from written and verbal accounts of individuals who were thought to know the history of the county best. Topics covered in this history include settlements; Indians; county organization; towns, such as Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, Barnard, Beverly, Vesper, and Denmark; school history; women's organizations; Kansas Christian College; and others. Historical works contain valuable information that can be a great addition to your genealogical research. Although historical works may not mention your ancestors specifically (unless they were prominent individuals in the community), they do provide information on the time and place in which your ancestors lived, which will help you place your ancestors in a historical context.