Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
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. Visit our country's first memorial to Lincoln, built with donations from young and old, and the site of his childhood home.
The Birthplace Unit of the park is located approximately 2 miles south of the town of Hodgenville on U.S. Highway 31E South. The Boyhood Home Unit at Knob Creek is located approximately 10 miles northeast of the Birthplace Unit of the park.
- Astronomy
- Stargazing
- Food
- Picnicking
- Guided Tours
- Self-Guided Tours - Walking
- Hands-On
- Junior Ranger Program
- Wildlife Watching
- Birdwatching
- Park Film
- Museum Exhibits
- Shopping
- Bookstore and Park Store
- Gift Shop and Souvenirs
- Birthplace
- Presidents
- Animals
- Birds
- Caves, Caverns and Karst
- Geology
- Groundwater
- Freshwater Springs
- Night Sky
The Memorial Building with fall colors
Over 200,000 people a year come to walk up the steps of the Memorial Building to visit the site where Abraham Lincoln was born
The Memorial Building
The Memorial Building constructed on the traditional site of the birth of Abraham Lincoln.
The Symbolic Birth Cabin of Abraham Lincoln
The symbolic birth cabin of Abraham Lincoln.
Statue of the Lincoln Family in the Visitor Center
Visitors to the park can view the statue of the Lincoln family.