Lincoln Home National Historic Site

Overview

Lincoln Home National Historic Site is managed by National Park Service and is located near Springfield, Illinois. Abraham Lincoln believed in the ideal that everyone in America should have the opportunity to improve their economic and social condition. Lincoln’s life was the embodiment of that idea. We know him as the sixteenth president but he was also a spouse, parent, and neighbor who experienced the same hopes, dreams, and challenges of life that are still experienced by many people today.

Things to Do at Lincoln Home National Historic Site

Recreation Activities

Popular activities at Lincoln Home National Historic Site include:

Nearby Activities

Historic & Cultural Site
Wildlife Viewing

Plan Your Visit

Getting There

The Visitor Center is located at 426 South Seventh Street. The 4-block Lincoln Home Neighborhood is open to pedestrians and closed to vehicles.

GPS Coordinates: 39.79715642000000, -89.64513397000000

Contact & Resources

Phone: (217) 492-4241

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