Lincoln is the capital of the U.S. state of Nebraska and the county seat of Lancaster County. The city covers 100.4 square miles (260.035 km 2) and had an estimated population of 294,757 in 2023. It is the state's second-most populous city and the 71st-largest in the United States.

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Lincoln doubles as Nebraska’s capital and big college town. Tour the Nebraska State Capitol, an architectural and historic treasure representing the heritage of the state.

6 days ago · Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and Lincoln Fire and Rescue (LFR) Chief Dave Engler today celebrated the grand opening of the newly completed Lincoln Fire and Rescue Station 8, a modern facility designed to enhance emergency response and provide a safer, healthier working environment for first responders.

Dec 26, 2023 · As the capital of Nebraska, Lincoln is home to a wealth of museums and cultural attractions, but it is also a university city with an active and vibrant atmosphere. If you decide to pull off the highway and spend a bit of time here, you'll find no shortage of things to do.

Lincoln, Nebraska has earned a reputation as one of the Midwest's most beloved cities. Home to fine culinary and artistic treasures; a budding live music scene; breathtaking parks, golf courses and trails; and a friendly Midwestern attitude, Lincoln offers the exhilaration of a big city and the serenity of the countryside all in one place.

Jan 1, 2025 · Lincoln, city, capital and second largest city of Nebraska, U.S., and seat (1869) of Lancaster county, in the southeastern part of the state, about 60 miles (95 km) southwest of Omaha. Oto and Pawnee Indians were early inhabitants in the area.