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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Here it is SoCo! Bring your farmette dreams to life. Located in Lincoln Twp, the possibilities are endless with this 33+/- acres. Approximately 15 wooded and 15 fielded acres with direct access off of two maintained roads. BRING YOUR IMAGINATION TO LIFE! We are broadcasting this gorgeous property, but a bonus is that there are two existing structures on the property- a farmhouse and a barn.
Here it is SoCo! Bring your farmette dreams to life. Located in Lincoln Twp, the possibilities are endless with this 33+/- acres. Approximately 15 wooded and 15 fielded acres with direct access off of two maintained roads. BRING YOUR IMAGINATION TO LIFE! We are broadcasting this gorgeous property, but a bonus is that there are two existing structures on the property- a farmhouse and a barn.
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Here it is SoCo! Bring your farmette dreams to life. Located in Lincoln Twp, the possibilities are endless with this 33+/- acres. Approximately 15 wooded and 15 fielded acres with direct access off of two maintained roads. BRING YOUR IMAGINATION TO LIFE! this gorgeous property, but a bonus is that there are two existing structures on the property- a farmhouse and a barn. Perhaps turn this
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Here it is SoCo! Bring your farmette dreams to life. Located in Lincoln Twp, the possibilities are endless with this 33+/- acres. Approximately 15 wooded and 15 fielded acres with direct access off of two maintained roads. BRING YOUR IMAGINATION TO LIFE! We are broadcasting this gorgeous property, but a bonus is that there are two existing structures on the property- a farmhouse and a barn.
Cook is a township where you can find privacy at a range of tastes and budgets. This is a rural refuge full of homes that range from standard to extraordinary, that all take advantage of the same emerald green landscape, just about 60 miles southeast of Pittsburgh. The privacy here is what local Realtor Annette Ganassi of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services describes as one of the area’s biggest appeals. “And it’s convenient to the Pennsylvania Turnpike and Ligonier, Pennsylvania,” Ganassi says.
The housing options in Cook range from mobile homes to multi-million dollar mansions on dozens of acres of property. There are examples of just about everything in between, too, from rambler-style homes to cabins, to multi-story colonials. Most homes around this area line winding country roads bordered by some combination of vast, grassy property and a collection of mature trees. Another quality these homes share is that most sell quickly when they hit the market, Ganassi says. She says houses in Cook usually sell for prices at $400,000 and under. The pricier estates here can top $3 million and come with more than 100 acres.
Kids in Cook can attend schools in the Ligonier Valley School District, which carries a B-minus overall rating on Niche. Young students can start at the B-minus-rated R.K. Mellon Elementary whose opportunities include French and Spanish classes. Then students can advance to Ligonier Valley Middle, which has a C-plus overall grade and offers courses such as Family and Consumer Sciences, with instruction on everything from cooking to character building. The B-minus-rated Ligonier Valley High has an internship program for seniors in which they can work with local businesses and organizations, both local and out of town.
Cook’s landscape lends itself to opportunities for outdoor recreation. Linn Run State Park is a hotspot here. “You can hike, you can bike, you can stay in cabins, there’s fishing,” says Ganassi, who has lived throughout the Southwestern Pennsylvania area. This state park stretches 612 acres and has more than 6 miles of trails. Linn Run, and connecting Grove and Rock runs, are prime spots for trout fishing. The Powdermill Nature Reserve is another option for some outdoor fun, one that sprawls for 2,200 acres. Powdermill is home to a field station and laboratory used by researchers but also a nature center full of exhibits and multiple trails through the forest.
Cook has a couple of eateries that residents can stop by after hitting one of the area trails. Harbor Inn Restaurant & Lounge is popular for its pizza and wings, and for its patio to enjoy them on. Foggy Mountain Lodge & Pub, situated on 40 acres, has three different sections of lodging accommodations, but also a restaurant with expansive lunch and dinner menus. Patrons like the prime rib at Foggy Mountain. There’s a Friday lunch special for $2 off any burger, too. Ganassi says that people also head to the nearby boroughs of Ligonier and Donegal for dining. Out of the Fire is a well-liked spot in Donegal, where smoked salmon is one of the specialties. There’s a Giant Eagle Supermarket in Ligonier as well, convenient for grocery shopping.
Ganassi notes that there are a lot of festivals in the area. One is the Flax Scutching Festival, held each September and in place since 1907. The festival is dubbed a celebration of early Americana, and the centerpiece is its live demonstrations of the process of making linen from the flax plant. There’s live music, homemade food and crafts, too.
Residents can quickly reach the Pennsylvania Turnpike to get to Pittsburgh when needed. But, in Cook, they can find the privacy they covet in whatever shape or size fits them.
Property Mix - Square Feet
Lincoln Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,097
Median Age
49
Population under 18
20.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
27.9%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$66,684
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$75,302
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.1%
College Graduates
20.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.3%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
50''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
45''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®®
21/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®®
1/ 100
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