We’re a small township with a rich history.
Established in 1867, Lincoln Township once served as a major pass-through for the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad Company. The three stops within the township were Ashton, Orono, and Melton Junction.
Ashton is the only remaining village within the township.
Lincoln Township was also once home to Reverend George Bennard, who in 1912 wrote the famous hymnal “The Old Rugged Cross.”
Today, travelers on Mackinaw Trail in Lincoln Township will see a cross standing in the spot where Reverend Bennard once lived.
Lincoln Township is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise.
Lincoln Township offers year-round activities including fishing and ice fishing on its various lakes and creeks, hiking and biking on the White Pine Trail, hunting, snowmobiling and off-roading!
Lincoln Township is a civil township of Osceola County, Michigan.
The township is 1/8 water — encompassing roughly 35 square miles of land & 256 acres of water.
As of the 2018 census, the population was just below 1,500 people.
Job growth in Lincoln Township is positive, with an increase of nearly 2% since 2010, according to Best Places.