Lincoln

Lincoln. 1. An English city, the capital of Lincolnshire (q.v.), is situated on the river Witham 42 miles S. of Hull. It contains one of the finest cathedrals in England and other interesting buildings, notably the ruins of the castle, the guildhall, and several gateways, one Roman. Its manufactures include agricultural machinery and iron foundries; there is a considerable trade in flour, corn, and wool. It has a large annual horse-fair and race meetings.

2. The capital of Nebraska, stands on Salt Creek. It was laid out in 1867, and is now a handsome and thriving city, with fine public buildings including the state Capitol, the university, the prison, an asylum for the insane, and the United States court-house.