Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial preserves the site of the farm where Abraham Lincoln spent 14 formative years of his life, from the ages of 7 to 21. He and his family moved to Indiana in 1816 and stayed until 1830 when they moved on to Illinois. During this period, Lincoln grew physically and intellectually into a man. The people he knew here and the things he experienced had a profound influence on his life. His sense of honesty, his belief in the importance of education and learning, his respect for hard work, his compassion for his fellow man, and his moral convictions about right and wrong were all born of this place and this time. The time he spent here helped shape the man that went on to lead the country. This site is our most direct tie with that time of his life. Lincoln Boyhood preserves the place where he learned to laugh with his father, cried over the death of his mother, read the books that opened his mind, and triumphed over the adversities of life on the frontier.IN DEPTH
Sights to See Nearby Attractions National Park Service Areas: Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site 139mi George Rogers Clark National Historical Park 65mi Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore 300mi Jefferson National Expansion Memorial...read more
History Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln spent 14 formative years of his life, from the ages of 7 to 21, in Indiana . During this period, he grew physically and intellectually...read more
Just For Kids Be A Junior Ranger The Junior Ranger Program is designed to help educate children about the significance of Abraham Lincoln's life in southern Indiana. The program consists of viewing the...read more
Lodging & Dining Lodging Baymont Inn and Suites Dale, IN 812-937-7000 Comfort Inn Ferdinand, IN 812-367-1122 Lake Rudolph Campground and RV Resort Santa Claus, IN 1-877-478-3657 / 812-937-4458 (Cabins & RV's) Lincoln...read more
Activities & Programs Abraham Lincoln and his family moved to Indiana in 1816 and stayed until 1830 when they moved to Illinois. During this period, Lincoln grew physically and intellectually into a...read more
Planning Your Visit Operating Hours & Seasons The park is open daily December through February from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. From March through November the park is open daily from...read more
Park Regulations & Safety Pets Pets are allowed on grounds as long as they are on a leash not exceeding 6 foot in length. Pets are not permitted in the building....read more
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Lincoln Boyhood, 1950
National Park Service
Lincoln Boyhood, 1951
National Park Service
Lincoln Boyhood, 1953
National Park Service
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