The Lincolnton Presbyterian Church, originally known as Union Presbyterian Church, was built circa 1823. The front of the building was extended to incorporate a foyer in the 20th century, and the steeple is also a later addition.

Colonel Peter Lamar gave a three acre tract to commissioners Rem Remson and John M. Dooly to be used for a public or private school, a church, or other public use. A cemetery, dating to at least 1834, is located on the site of the original Lincolnton Academy next door to the church.

The church was originally a union church, meaning it served different faiths. In addition to the Union Presbyterian congregation, the Baptists and Methodists met here until 1876 and 1915 respectively, when they built their own houses of worship.

National Register of Historic Places