Lincoln County, county in Missouri, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 60,119 inhabitants. The county was created 207 years ago in 1818. Its county seat is Troy.
There are 1 city/town in Lincoln County, MO. The largest city of Lincoln County is Moscow Mills with a population of 3,652.
Lincoln County is located in eastern Missouri between the major cities of St. Louis and St. Charles. The county has a population of around 60,000 residents. Here are some of the notable cities and towns in Lincoln County:
Troy
Troy serves as the county seat and is centrally located in Lincoln County. It has around 12,000 residents. Historic downtown Troy has shops, restaurants and the Lincoln County Historical Museum. The city hosts several festivals annually including Lincoln County Fair & Rodeo.
Moscow Mills is a small town northwest of Troy along Highway C with around 3,500 residents. The Moscow Mills Historic District contains homes and buildings from the late 1800s. The town holds community events like the Annual Car Show.
Elsberry
Elsberry is located along the Mississippi River north of Troy with around 2,000 residents. Popular attractions include the Elsberry Depot Museum, Mississippi River overlook, and the annual Testicle Festival held each fall.
Silex
Silex is a small town northeast of Troy with around 800 residents. It originated in the 1870s as a railroad town. Silex holds community fairs, antique shows and an annual fall festival.
Foley
Foley is an unincorporated community southwest of Troy. It was founded in the 1850s and was a stopping point along the railroad. Historic attractions include the old Foley Hotel and St. Patrick Catholic Church built in 1883.
Lincoln County provides a blend of history, natural beauty, and small-town life within a short drive from metropolitan St. Louis.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lincoln County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Moscow Mills | City in Lincoln County, Missouri, United States | 3,652 |