Accessibility

Accessible Hiking Trails

 

 

Birthplace Unit

Memorial Building

A neo classical structure erected by the Lincoln Farm Association in 1911 to commemorate the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln. The Memorial Building enshrines a symbolic log cabin thought to have been the birth cabin of Lincoln.

Access to the Memorial Building is via a wooden boardwalk suitable for wheelchairs. Boardwalk and walkway lead to back door of Memorial Building that operates on a push button door opener.

Sinking Spring

Sub-surface spring for which the Lincoln farm was named and the water source for Lincoln family farm.

Accessible via cement sidewalk approximately 200 feet in length and 5% grade, sidewalk starts at southwest corner of parking lot. Short, level sidewalk runs parallel to Sinking Spring allowing visitors to look over into spring without descending and ascending steps into spring sinkhole.

Boundary Oak Tree Site

Site on which the majestic white oak tree was located. Used as a boundary marker and survey point for the Lincoln farm.

Accessible via cement sidewalk approximately 200 feet in length and 5% grade, sidewalk starts at southwest corner of parking lot.

Visitor Center and Restrooms

Park information, exhibits, 15 minute orientation film (captioned video) and book store.
A braille version of the park's brochure is available upon request at the Visitor Center information desk.

Visitor Center is open to the public, restrooms are accessible and open to the public. Four accessible parking spaces. Front door of Visitor Center operates on a push button door opener.

Picnic Area and Restrooms

Located on east side of highway U.S. 31E.

Two accessible cement picnic pads furnished with table and grill. Picnic pavilion has two accessible tables. Two accessible parking spaces. Restrooms are accessible via cement sidewalk and are open to the public.

Boyhood Home Unit

Visitor Center
Open seasonally, please read Operating Hours & Seasons for more information. The visitor center front doors are operable by a push button. Stairs with handrail and ramp are available. Accessible restrooms are available in the visitor center.
Cabin
The Boyhood Home cabin requires one step to enter into the cabin. The path to the cabin (it is a historic structure) is fully accessible.