Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA

Lincoln is Nebraska’s capital and the seat of Lancaster County in the southeastern part of the state. It developed from the village of Lancaster, which was selected as the new state capital in 1867 and renamed for Abraham Lincoln. The capital’s original plan reserved prominent sites for government buildings, parks and a state university. The Nebraska State Capitol remains a defining landmark. Historic neighborhoods and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln contribute to the city’s architectural and cultural character.