Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial

National Park Service, Indiana.

Abraham Lincoln grew from youth to manhood on this southern Indiana soil. Many character and moral traits of one of the world's most respected leaders was formed and nurtured here. Explore Lincoln's boyhood and learn about the boy who would one day become the leader of our nation.

Nearby Activities

  • Hiking
  • Historic & Cultural Site

Directions

From the east or west - From Interstate 64, exit onto US 231, (exit 57A). Travel south on US 231 to Indiana Highway 162. Take the Santa Claus/Gentryville exit. Turn west (right) on Indiana Highway 162; go 1-1/2 miles to the park entrance on the right. From the north or south - From US 231 take the Santa Claus/Gentryville exit. Turn west on Indiana Highway 162; go 1-1/2 miles to the park entrance on the right.

Additional Information

  • Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial Official Website
  • Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial Map

Photo Gallery

  • Memorial Visitor CenterMemorial Building contains memorial halls to remember Abraham Lincoln and his family.
  • Memorial Visitor CenterMemorial Building contains memorial halls to remember Abraham Lincoln and his family.
  • Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
  • Memorial Visitor CenterThe memorial honors Abraham Lincoln and his family.
  • Cabin at Living Historical FarmPark rangers depict pioneer life in the 1820s.
  • Cabin Site MemorialThe site of what is believed Memorial at the site of the third Lincoln cabin.
  • Lincoln Living Historical FarmReplica cabin at re-created 1820s homestead which is on four of the original 160 acres owned by Thomas LIncoln.
  • Gravesite of Nancy Hanks LincolnThe headstone, erected in 1879, marks the burial spot of Abraham Lincoln's mother, who died of milk sickness in 1818.

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