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Get InspiredNorth AmericaUnited StatesKentuckyHodgenvilleAbraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park

US
National Historical Park·Educational, Quiet, Reflective
The Memorial Building constructed on the traditional site of the birth of Abraham Lincoln.
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The symbolic birth cabin of Abraham Lincoln.
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Visitors to the park can view the statue of the Lincoln family.
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The Memorial Building constructed on the traditional site of the birth of Abraham Lincoln.
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The symbolic birth cabin of Abraham Lincoln.
Photo by from Nps
Visitors to the park can view the statue of the Lincoln family.
Photo by from Nps

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park preserves the site where the 16th President was born in Hodgenville, Kentucky. The centerpiece of the park is the Neo-classic Memorial Building, which protects a symbolic log cabin representing the frontier home of Lincoln's youth. Visitors can see the Sinking Spring, which served as the family's primary water source, and hike the surrounding trails that reflect the rugged environment of early 19th-century Kentucky. The park offers a quiet space for reflection on the formative years of one of America's most influential leaders, complete with a visitor center that provides deeper historical context and exhibits on the Lincoln family's life on the frontier.

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park preserves the site where the 16th President was born in Hodgenville, Kentucky. The centerpiece of the park is the Neo-classic Memorial Building, which protects a symbolic log cabin representing the frontier home of Lincoln's youth. Visitors can see the Sinking Spring, which served as the family's primary water source, and hike the surrounding trails that reflect the rugged environment of early 19th-century Kentucky. The park offers a quiet space for reflection on the formative years of one of America's most influential leaders, complete with a visitor center that provides deeper historical context and exhibits on the Lincoln family's life on the frontier.

Address
2995 Lincoln Farm Road
Websitenps.gov
Phone2703583137

Highlights

  • Neo-classical Memorial Building

  • Symbolic frontier log cabin

  • Historic Sinking Spring

  • Educational visitor center exhibits

  • Nature trails through Kentucky landscape

Best For

History enthusiasts and families looking for an educational outdoor experience.

Currency

USD $

Time of Day

Lunch

Occasion Tags

Family, Educational, Tourists

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Location

Hodgenville, Kentucky, United States
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