The First Lincoln Memorial
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. The country's first memorial to Lincoln, built with donations from young and old, enshrines the symbolic birthplace cabin.
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Lincoln's Boyhood Home at Knob Creek
The Lincoln family lived at Knob Creek for five years, furnishing Abraham his "earliest memories" before moving to Spencer County, Indiana in 1816.
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Trading Cards for Kids
Discover more than 500 stories about America's journey from the Civil War to Civil Rights. View online or visit this park to collect your own copies.
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Junior Ranger Program
Gain knowledge about the Lincoln family in Kentucky by completing the Junior Ranger Booklet while at the park and receive a Junior Ranger Badge.
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Hiking Trails
Historic surroundings and magnificent views await hikers along the trails of the park giving an insight into early pioneer life in Central Kentucky.
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Picnicking
Planning a family picnic? Designated picnic areas at both units of the park offer historic surroundings in which to enjoy a family outing.
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Did You Know?
Abraham Lincoln’s birthplace became a National Park in 1916. It was donated on July 17, 1916, to the federal government by the Lincoln Farm Association, which established the site. At that time it was known as the Abraham Lincoln National Park.