National Park Service LogoU.S. Department of the InteriorNational Park ServiceNational Park Service
National Park Service: U.S. Department of the InteriorNational Park Service Arrowhead
 
 
Find a National Park Near You
Lincoln Home National Historic Site Lincoln Home at dusk
view map
text size: largest larger normal
printer friendly
Lincoln Home National Historic Site
Press Kit
 

Lincoln Home National Historic Site was authorized by President Richard Nixon on August 18, 1971 and formally established on October 9, 1972, to preserve and protect the only home ever owned by President Abraham Lincoln. Currently, it is the only National Park Service property in Illinois. In total, the buildings included in the park make up four-and-a-half square blocks on 12 acres.

This press kit is designed to assist journalists and others with general park information, statistics and other background materials about Lincoln Home National Historic Site.

A selection of high-resolution digital images are available for public use courtesy of Lincoln Home NHS.

The following PDF files contain some of the information most frequently requested.

Lincoln Chronology
Lincoln Home Chronology
Lincoln's Legacy
Lincoln Facts
Park Visitation & other stats

You are exiting the National Park Service website

Thank you for visiting our site.

You will now be redirected to:

We hope your visit was informative and enjoyable.
Lincoln home model

Did You Know?
The Lincoln home was built in 1839 as a one-and-a-half story cottage. The house was later expanded by the Lincoln family to a full two-stories. Lincoln Home National Historic Site, Illinois
Disclaimer Accessibility Privacy Policy FOIA Notices USA.gov

Last Updated: October 10, 2009 at 11:36 MST