Lincoln is the capital of the U.S. State of Nebraska. Its history dates back to its establishment in 1856 as the village of Lancaster.
When Nebraska was declared and admitted as a state in March 1, 1867, majority of its population lived south of the Platte River. Thus the legislature voted to move the capital of Nebraska to the south of the river and as far west as possible. Lancaster was then chosen as the new capital in place of Ohama.
Lancaster was also renamed Lincoln in honor of President Abraham Lincoln who was assassinated two years before Nebraska’s admission to the Union. This move was responded with mixed sentiments its constituents. Nevertheless, the measure was passed and Lancaster then became Lincoln.
Lincoln still remains to be the seat of power in Nebraska. Moreover, significant developments have taken place in this city. Thus the earlier area regarded as the “Great American Dessert” is now continuously flourishing economically and culturally.