Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site
In the fall of 1808, Thomas and Nancy Lincoln settled on the 348 acre Sinking Spring Farm. Two months later on February 12, 1809, Abraham Lincoln was born in a one-room log cabin near the Sinking Spring. Here the Lincolns lived and farmed before moving to land a few miles away at Knob Creek. The area was established by Congress on July 17, 1916. An early 19th century Kentucky cabin, symbolic of the one in which Lincoln was born, is preserved in a memorial building at the site of his birth.IN DEPTH
Who's Who at the Park SUPPORT YOUR PARK Bookstore If you are looking for information and/or educational items about Abraham Lincoln, the Civil War or America's Presidents check out the book store. Books and gifts can...read more
History Park Planning Abraham Lincoln Birthplace NHS Memorial Building Historic Structure Report The Memorial Building, designed by John Russell Pope, was constructed between 1909 and 1911 by the Lincoln Farm Association. The...read more
Preservation Volunteer Volunteer Volunteer opportunities at Abraham Lincoln Birthplace are as diverse as the cultural and historical resources of the park. Current Volunteer Opportunities: To volunteer call the park's Volunteer Coordinator at 270 358-3137 Other...read more
Just For Kids Traveling Trunks Traveling Trunks "The trunks are designed so that teachers and students anywhere in the country can receive hands-on educational materials, with lesson plans, delivered to their door....read more
Sinking Spring As a perennial source of water, the spring was probably a deciding factor in selecting the location for the cabin site. The Lincolns depended on this spring for...read more
In A Nutshell Press Kit Park Profile and Fact Sheet Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Site is dedicated to preservation, commemoration and interpretation of the resources associated with the birth and early years of...read more
Park Regulations & Safety Laws & Policies In accordance with regulations and the delegated authority provided in Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations ("36 CFR"), Chapter 1, Parts 1-7, authorized by Title 16 United...read more
Things To Do Getting Around BIRTHPLACE UNITBegin your visit to the park with a stop at the information desk located inside the Visitor Center. The staff will provide orientation to the area's...read more
Natural World Birds Birds Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site and Boyhood Home at Knob Creek are geographically comprised of upland bluff, north-facing rich slope, south-facing dry slope, stream corridor and cultivated habitat....read more
Planning Your Visit Nearby Attractions National Park Service Areas Andrew Johnson National Historic Site 285 miles Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area 190 miles Cumberland Gap National Historical Park 177 miles Mammoth Cave National Park...read more
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