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Lincoln

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NameLincolnDescriptionLincoln’s charming village atmosphere combines its history as a rural service town, with its role as home to the nearby biotechnology campus of Lincoln University, with its Crown Research Institutes and the commercial research facilities.

The university's high-rise towers and historic red brick Ivey Hall are surrounded by some of the most fertile land in Canterbury, while the village itself is home to the enduring charm of Liffey Cottage and the rustic peace of Liffey Stream.

Lincoln was founded in 1862, and the land was subdivided after James Edward Fitgerald sold some of his land. Fitzgerald is responsible for the grid-like design of the early Lincoln streets, creating four belts located on the main points of the compass. James, Edward and Gerald streets, in the main town centre, are named after him and his family.

Lincoln was the railway junction for trains headed to Little River and Southbridge, although the railway closed in 1967 with the evolution of better roads and alternative tracks.

The District High School was built in 1866, on the original Lincoln Fair grounds. A general store was run by the Howell brothers for years, and now the medical centre resides on this land. The Lincoln Hotel originally opened as Perthshire Arms in 1868 but sadly burnt down around 1885. It was rebuilt and named the Famous Grouse in 1997.

Lincoln is one of the fastest growing rural towns in Selwyn.

Date Established1862Geolocation^[1]

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