|
|
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic SiteTheme(s): Presidential Parks | Civil War | |
Description:
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.
Designations:
Abraham Lincoln National Park (July 17, 1916)
Abraham Lincoln National Historical Park (August 11, 1939)
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site (September 8, 1959)
Accessibility:
Major attractions, picnic area, and restrooms are wheelchair accessible. A short (900 ft.) boardwalk through the forest leads to the Memorial Building. Wheelchair is available for loan. Handicapped parking is available.
Getting Around:
Begin 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 attractions and facilities.The main historic points of interest may be reached via sidewalks. The park picnic area and additional hiking trails are located across US 31E and KY 61 from the visitor center.
Activites:
Educational Programs | Hiking | Wildlife Viewing | Bird Watching | Nature Walks | And more.
Facilities:
Picnic Areas | Comfort Stations | Museum Exhibits | Tours & Guided Activities | And more.
Directions to Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site
Plane:
Commercial air service available at Louisville International Airport
55 miles north of the park.
Car:
Traveling North on Interstate 65, exit at Sonora (Exit 81) and proceed east on KY 84 to KY 61. Turn right on Ky 61, three miles to park. Traveling south on Interstate 65, exit at Elizabethtown (Exit 91) and follow KY 61 (Lincoln Parkway), 13 miles south to the park.
Public Transportation
Taxi or rental vehicle
Attractions:
Lincoln Statue and Lincoln Museum, Downtown Hodgenville located north.
Phone:(270) 358-3163
Lincoln's Boyhood Home at Knob Creek
Nearby Parks:
Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Stones River National Cemetery
William Howard Taft National Historic Site
Fort Donelson National Battlefield
|
|
|
|
Kentucky Road Maps (KY Maps)
Kentucky Photos