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Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site
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Picture of the Birthplace Memorial Stairs  

Did You Know?
Abraham Lincoln died at the age of 56. The granite stairs leading up to the Memorial Building at his birthplace represent his age. The Memorial Building was designed by John Russell Pope.

Last Updated: November 17, 2007 at 16:39 EST