Lincoln Essential Info
Overview
Lincoln is the capital city of Nebraska in the USA.
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Basics
Best Time To Go
Apr-Oct
Current Time
Current Weather
54 °F
Rain
Fun Facts
- Lincoln's original name was Lancaster, after the salt mine owner's hometown in Pennsylvania.
- Charles Lindbergh learned how to fly at the Nebraska Aircraft Corporation flying school in Lincoln in 1922.
- There is a National Museum of Roller Skating located in Lincoln.
- The 911 system of emergency communications, now used nationwide, was developed and first used in Lincoln.
- The University of Nebraska-Lincoln weight room is the largest in the country, covering three-fourths of an acre.
Popular Foods
- Smoked Gouda
- Roasted Grapes