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Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park KY

Lat, Long: 37.5858662, -85.67330523

Designation: National Historical Park

For over a century people from around the world have come to rural Central Kentucky to honor the humble beginnings of our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. His early life on Kentucky's frontier shaped his character and prepared him to lead the nation through Civil War. Visit our country's first memorial to Lincoln, built with donations from young and old, and the site of his childhood home.

Weather:

There are four distinct seasons in Central Kentucky. However, temperature and weather conditions can vary widely within those seasons. Spring and Fall are generally pleasant with frequent rain showers. Summer is usually hot and humid. Winter is moderately cold with mixed precipitation.

Directions:

The Birthplace Unit of the park is located approximately 2 miles south of the town of Hodgenville on U.S. Highway 31E South. The Boyhood Home Unit at Knob Creek is located approximately 10 miles northeast of the Birthplace Unit of the park.

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Address/Contact:

2995 Lincoln Farm Road

Hodgenville, US, 42748

Phone: 2703583137

Email: ABLI_Administration@nps.gov

Entrance Fees:

The Memorial Building surrounded by fall colorsThe first memorial erected to honor Abraham LincolnThe symbolic birth cabin on the traditional site of the birth of Abraham Lincoln.Statue of the Lincoln family in the park's Visitor Center