News Release

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace to Remove Ash Trees Surrounding Sinking Spring

Date: November 20, 2023
Contact: Stacy Humphreys, [phone]

HODGENVILLE, KY – Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park will remove six ash trees surrounding the Sinking Spring site the week of December 4, 2023. Infected with the Emerald Ash Borer, these trees have developed structural defects and will be removed to provide a safe environment.

The Sinking Spring site and adjacent areas will be closed during the tree removal project. The Birthplace visitor center and bookstore will remain open during regular park hours 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (EST). The Memorial Building is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (EST).

For more information about this project, call the park at 270-358-3137, visit the park’s Facebook page at https:www.facebook.com/LincolnBirthplaceNPS or visit the park’s website at www.nps.gov/abli.
 

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