Somerset County’s Lincoln Township made the news back in 2002, when the Sipesville Volunteer Fire Department sprang into action to rescue nine miners trapped in the Quecreek Mine. The mine has since been closed, and the location of the harrowing event has become the Quecreek Mine Rescue Site, with a statue memorializing the safe return of all nine miners. Since then, Lincoln Township has remained a quiet area with farmland and state parks nearby. Most activity happens north in Jennerstown at the speedway or south in Somerset with its small businesses and locally owned restaurants.
Farmland is plentiful in the wonderful hills of Lincoln.
Covered bridges are famous throughout Pennsylvania, and can be found in Lincoln.
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Museums, monuments and the Jennerstown Speedway Complex
The Somerset Historical Center preserves local genealogies and puts Pennsylvania history on display for visitors of all ages. During summer First Friday events, food trucks park near the museum’s lawn, which fills with picnic blankets. Admission is free, and local bands play while everyone lounges on the lawn. To get out for a hike, Laurel Summit State Park is 6 miles away, offering 6 acres filled with hiking trails and views of the Laurel Highlands. The Jennerstown Speedway Complex hosts races every Saturday from April to September, and racing fans from across the country stop by to see cars fly around the track. Cindy Shaulis, an associate broker with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, knows firsthand how exciting it can be to catch a race at Jennerstown. “I grew up in Jennerstown near the speedway and used to race,” Shaulis says, “but I’ve retired from it.” In addition to auto races, the facility also puts on car shows and fundraisers for nearby schools. Laurel Mountain Ski Resort, also 6 miles from Lincoln, gets busy every winter with locals and visitors shredding down snowy slopes. For more warm-weather fun, there’s the Oakbrook Golf Club, a public course that hosts the Oakbrook Open and other tournaments throughout the summer and spring.
Lincoln is home to the Quecreek Mine Rescue Site paying tribute to its memory.
The Somerset Historical Center welcomes guest from all over to learn about the area in Lincoln.
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Homes surrounded by sprawling fields
Areas like Sipesville and Quecreek have houses that sit close together, but most of the township features a smattering of homes with farmland in between. One benefit of living in the area is the spacious lawns that come from large lot sizes. Ranch-style homes, split-levels and Craftsmans have prices that can range between $100,000 and $335,000. Most were built in the 1920s, while some went up around the 1960s. A few homes have access to public water systems, but many use septic tanks and well water systems.
Large unique farmhouses can be found throughout the neighborhood of Lincoln.
A rainbow shines over the rolling farmland in the hills of Lincoln.
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Attending Somerset’s public schools
The Somerset Area School District serves all of Lincoln Township, so kids can head to Somerset to attend prekindergarten through second grade at Maple Ridge Elementary School, which earns a B-plus from Niche. Eagle View Elementary School is down the street and gets a B for its third- through fifth-grade classes. Somerset Area Junior/Senior High School receives a B-minus and teaches sixth through 12th grade. The school also has a 12-to-1 student-teacher ratio, which is below the 17-to-1 national average, and students look forward to the spring musical every year.
The neighborhood of Lincoln sits in the rural rolling hills of Pennsylvania.
Lincoln is home to outstanding handcrafted sculptures and outdoor art.
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Most shopping happens in Somerset or Jennerstown
Lincoln has very few businesses, but one spot that has endured is Dare to B Different, a stained-glass shop that’s been open since 1987. Dottie Borosky is the artist who runs the store and creates each piece sold. “Dottie has pieces for sale in the store, like lamps and suncatchers,” says Dottie’s husband, Mark Borosky, who occasionally helps with the business. “She sells tools and equipment for making stained glass, too. Our home is even connected to the shop.” Borosky says he and Dottie often visit Somerset and Jennerstown for shopping and dining. Most residents travel into Somerset to get groceries at Giant Eagle Supermarket or the Walmart Supercenter. Shaulis says there's a variety of restaurants in Somerset, too, from good bar food to quaint breakfast spots. The Summit Diner has been serving breakfast, lunch and dinner since 1960. The Fat Squirrel Restaurant in Jennerstown is popular for its Thai fusion menu.
Residents of Lincoln grocery shop at Giant Eagle.
Dare to B Different is a local Glass Center in the heart of the Lincoln neighborhood.
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Driving down Somerset Pike
Lincoln Township has sidewalk-free streets and no public bus routes, so driving is the primary way to get around town or visit nearby areas. Somerset Pike leads 7 miles to Somerset. The road winds 5 miles north to Jennerstown, which has locally owned restaurants and the popular Jennerstown Speedway Complex. There are churches spread out across Lincoln Township, including Bethany Church of Somerset County and Christ Casebeer Lutheran Church.
Somerset Pike is the fastest means of transportation through the neighborhood of Lincoln.
Residents of Lincoln have easy access to the Dollar General.
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Community events that go off with a bang
Airesman Orchards Inc. opens every fall to sell handpicked apples and bottled cider, but the orchard’s busiest day is July 6 for the annual fireworks show. Attendees gather from across the township to see the display, which lasts almost an hour. Another popular event is the Great Allegheny Yard Sale, which started in Jennerstown but has now become a Somerset County tradition. Every July, neighbors clean out their homes and fill their yards with items to sell. The event gets people out of their homes to explore their neighborhoods and see what everyone has for sale in Jennerstown or Somerset.
Friends ride around the trails at Laurel Summit State Park in Lincoln.
Friends enjoy the natural water slide at Linn Run State Park.
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