What Is Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial?
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial preserves the farm where Abraham Lincoln came of age and has a five-panel Memorial Court that honors all stages of his life!
What Makes It Historical?
After leaving Knob Creek in 1816, the Lincoln family moved to Spencer County, Indiana and set up a new farm. Here, young Abe’s mother, Nancy Lincoln, died of milk sickness, caused by drinking milk from cows that have eaten white snakeroot, in 1818, and her gravesite is still here today.
The memorial features a grand, carved tribute to President Lincoln by E.H. Daniels! It portrays five scenes from the president’s life: his birth in Kentucky, his childhood in Indiana, his early career in Illinois, his presidency in Washington, DC, and his immortal legacy! The memorial also features a reconstruction of the Lincoln farm with a bronze-cast memorial in place of their old cabin! As a living farm, it still has animals and crops raised each year using period-authentic techniques!
How Can I #HelpTheHelpers?
- Pay the entrance fee to help maintain trails, signs, structures, and other visitor services!
- Volunteer at Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial!
- Donate to Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial!
- Be a responsible visitor! Remember the old adages: Pack out what you pack in! Take nothing but pictures and leave nothing but footprints!
How Do I Get There?
3027 East South Street
Lincoln City, IN 47552
(Take Me There!)
When Should I Visit the Park?
Between October 1 and March 31, the visitor center is open daily from 7:00 AM until 3:00 PM, and between April 1 and September 30, it’s open from 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM! If you want the full experience of a staffed living farm, visit between Memorial Day and Labor Day!
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