"There I Grew Up..."  A. Lincoln

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.

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For Kids

Suggestions for young visitors and their families

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Top 10 Tips for Visiting Lincoln Boyhood

Here are some tips that will help you plan a fun and memorable visit to the site where Abraham Lincoln grew up.

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Be Prepared Before You Visit

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Education

Browse our curriculum materials for your own at home classroom.

Gravesite of text Nancy Hanks Lincoln, mother of President Lincoln died October 5 AD 1818 Aged 35 yr
History and Culture

Learn about the people and places of the fourteen years Abraham Lincoln lived in frontier Indiana.

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Photos & More

Virtually visit the park through the photo gallery.

Memorial marking the site of one of the Lincoln Cabins
Cabin Site Memorial

A bronze casting of sill logs and fireplace hearthstones symbolizes a cabin that the Lincolns began building in 1829.

Memorial to Abraham Lincoln and his family
Memorial Building with Sculptured Panels

The Memorial Building is Indiana's effort to memorialize Abraham Lincoln. Completed in 1943, it was built in the spirit of Indiana in 1816.

Last updated: April 4, 2024

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3027 East South Street
PO Box 1816
Lincoln City, IN 47552

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812 937-4541

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