Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
Abraham Lincoln grew from youth to manhood on this southern Indiana soil. Many character and moral traits of one of the world's most respected leaders was formed and nurtured here. Explore Lincoln's boyhood and learn about the boy who would one day become the leader of our nation.
From the east or west - From Interstate 64, exit onto US 231, (exit 57A). Travel south on US 231 to Indiana Highway 162. Take the Santa Claus/Gentryville exit. Turn west (right) on Indiana Highway 162; go 1-1/2 miles to the park entrance on the right. From the north or south - From US 231 take the Santa Claus/Gentryville exit. Turn west on Indiana Highway 162; go 1-1/2 miles to the park entrance on the right.
- Arts and Culture
- Cultural Demonstrations
- Biking
- Road Biking
- Guided Tours
- Self-Guided Tours - Walking
- Hiking
- Front-Country Hiking
- Living History
- Junior Ranger Program
- Park Film
- Museum Exhibits
- Shopping
- Bookstore and Park Store
- Burial, Cemetery and Gravesite
- Farming and Agriculture
- Monuments and Memorials
- Presidents
Lincoln Living Historical Farm
Replica cabin at re-created 1820s homestead which is on four of the original 160 acres owned by Thomas LIncoln.
Cabin at Living Historical Farm
Park rangers depict pioneer life in the 1820s.
Memorial Visitor Center
Memorial Building contains memorial halls to remember Abraham Lincoln and his family.
Gravesite of Nancy Hanks Lincoln
The headstone, erected in 1879, marks the burial spot of Abraham Lincoln's mother, who died of milk sickness in 1818.
Cabin Site Memorial
The site of what is believed Memorial at the site of the third Lincoln cabin.