Lincoln Valley Revisited
We revisited Lincoln Valley in May of 2010, and found things quite similar to our last visit, with the obvious exception of the Opp house, which is no longer standing. The field just to the northeast of Lincoln Valley where it once stood is now entirely farm land and no evidence of it’s existence remains above ground.
Due to a gathering of Lincoln Valley folks which took place recently, we found the tall grass on the town site nicely trimmed.
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The home above, which we affectionately call the Hobbit House, looks about the same as it did last time.
This was our third or fourth trip to Lincoln Valley. See the photos from our first visit in 2004.
All photos by Troy and Rat, copyright SonicTremorMedia.com
I just love the photos of the outlets. I work for an electric cooperative – makes me wonder what it was like to shut the switch off for the last time.
Thanks for posting the pics and visiting Lincoln Valley. I grew up NW of there about 6 miles or so but was a kid when the last business closed, Leintz Implement. My Dad sold cream there back in the day and talked about the parties on Wednesday and Saturday nites. He said there was hardly any space to park on those nites.
I should of said I grew up 6 miles NORTHEAST of there along ND 14.
These photos are beautiful.
The second to the last photo is a picture of the town bar. My father (who was born in Lincoln Valley) rode a horse into that bar when he was a teenager! My great-grandparents homesteaded just north of Lincoln Valley and the house still stands.
I hear rumors of a Lincoln Valley reunion on June 3,4, and 5 of 2011. Any news on this?
These pictures are breathtaking. I grew up about 2 miles NE, of Lincoln Valley along Hwy 14, and as a little girl I remember going to Lincoln Valley and having a coke with my dad and brothers while waiting for parts from a repair shop. We visited this town alot while growing up, and have many memories and makes me homesick just thinking of those days.
My Grandma Philomena Helm and Uncles lived in Lincoln Valley. I remember going with my parents to visit My grandmother and Uncle George and Aunt Elinor Helm. My uncle Louie had the pool hall and bar next to grandma’s house. The last time I saw Lincoln Valley was about 2000, when my oldest sister passed away. She was from Bremen and Harvey. I remember many stories my mother told me of growing up by Lincoln Valley. I would like to buy Uncle Louie’s bar, just for the tin roof.
I absolutely LOVE the photo of the electrical outlet with the mosaic wall. GREAT composition and color!