Abraham Lincoln Birthplace
National Historic Site

View of the Memorial Building 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. The park contains 116.5 acres or approximately one-third of the original farm.

VISITATION:
Highest in July and August; lowest in December and January.

LOCATION:
Hodgenville, KY

ADDRESS:
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site
2995 Lincoln Farm Road
Hodgenville, KY 42748

TELEPHONE:
(502) 358-3137

OPERATING HOURS, SEASONS:
Memorial Day through Labor Day: 8:00am - 6:45pm
The remainder of the year: 8:00am - 4:45pm

CLIMATE, RECOMMENDED CLOTHING:
Summers are generally hot and humid. Winters are cool and often rainy. Wear comfortable walking shoes.

DIRECTIONS:
Traveling north on Interstate 65, exit at Sonora 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 (2nd exit) and follow HWY 61 (Lincoln Parkway), 13 miles south to park.

TRANSPORTATION:
To Park: access by Interstate 65, Western Kentucky Parkway and Bluegrass Parkway to Elizabethtown. Taxi or car rental.
In Park: personal vehicle, bicycle, tour buses and taxi.

FEES, COST, RATES:
No admission fees. Donations accepted with boxes available at each building.

FACILITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES:
Visitor Center/Exhibits:
Same hours of operation as park. Tools and utensils representative of the period. Lincoln Family Bible.

Trails, Roads:
2.2 miles of hiking trails.

Programs/Activities:
Film, "Lincoln: The Kentucky Years," shown on the hour. Regularly scheduled talks at the Memorial Building.

Lodging and camping facilities:
None.

Food/supplies:
None.

Other Concessions/NPS-Managed Visitor Facilities and
Opportunities:
Cooperating sales agency offers variety of publications and postcards.

Accessibility:
Major attractions are wheelchair accessible. One short boardwalk through forest. Wheelchair available for loan.

Special Needs:
Handicapped parking available. Parking area available for buses and recreational vehicles.

RECOMMENDED ACTIVITIES/PARK USE:
Tour of major park features, exhibit area in visitor center and hiking trails. Also, 18-minute film, "Lincoln: The Kentucky Years." Special scheduled events.

RESERVATIONS/PERMITS:
Reservations recommended for schools and motor coach tours.

BASIC VISIT RECOMMENDATIONS:
Plan a minimum of one hour to tour main features.

SPECIAL EVENTS, PROGRAMS:
January 14, 1996-Musical Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King; February 12, 1996-Wreath Laying at Birthplace Cabin; July 13-14, 1996-Founder's Day

VISITOR IMPACTS:
None.

ADJACENT VISITOR ATTRACTIONS:
Lincoln Statue and Lincoln Museum, Downtown Hodgenville three miles north of park on US 31E; Lincoln's Boyhood Home at Knob Creek ten miles north of park on US 31E. Admission fees at both attractions.


Last Updated:Friday, 05-Dec-97 10:56:44
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