What's in a name anyway?

Names come in all shapes and sizes. Some people are named after ancestors who came before them, a special friend, or sometimes after a random item like a tree. They can be spelled in a traditional way or have various letters added to make a unique creation that follows that person throughout their life. In all circumstances, names have history that can tell a story unique to that person, place, or thing.

The communities of Lincoln County are no exception to this rule and all have a story to tell. Some are named after those who founded them, some after people employed in important positions at...