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The true settlement of Lincoln Parish began with the arrival from South Carolina of the Daniel Colvin family in 1809. Other branches of the Colvins came to this area during the 1850s and became the largest family of the region. — — Map (db m225352) HM
First road across north Louisiana wilderness. Began as Indian trail. Served as Monroe - Shreveport stage coach road as well as a pioneer route to Texas. After 1847 known as Wire Road because of parallel telegraph line. — — Map (db m138772) HM
First church in the North Louisiana hill country was formed nearby in 1821 by Rev. James Brinson and allied families who came from Tennessee. This group led early Baptist missionary efforts in north Louisiana. — — Map (db m225350) HM
Site of the original seat of government of Lincoln Parish which was created in 1873. Settlement of Vienna began in 1830's and town incorporated in 1848. Early business center of North Central Louisiana. First local post office known as . . . — — Map (db m195465) HM
