Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
Designation: National Historical Park
Location: Kentucky
📘 Park Overview
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.
🌤 Weather Information
There are four distinct seasons in Central Kentucky. However, temperature and weather conditions can vary widely within those seasons. Spring and Fall are generally pleasant with frequent rain showers. Summer is usually hot and humid. Winter is moderately cold with mixed precipitation.
🚗 Directions
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.
Images
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
Credit: NPS Photo
The Memorial Building constructed on the traditional site of the birth of Abraham Lincoln.
Credit: NPS Photo
The symbolic birth cabin of Abraham Lincoln.
Credit: NPS Photo
Visitors to the park can view the statue of the Lincoln family.
Credit: NPS Photo
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Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
No entrance passes listed.
3-Day Weather Forecast
Wednesday, Apr 29
Moderate rain
High: 68°F | Low: 51.5°F
Humidity: 87%
Wind: 13.9 mph
Rain Chance: 89%
UV Index: 4.9
Sunrise: 06:50 AM
Sunset: 08:31 PM
Moon: Waxing Gibbous (93%)
Visibility: 4 mi
Dew Point: 59.3°F
Cloud Cover: 89%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Thursday, Apr 30
Sunny
High: 61.8°F | Low: 41.5°F
Humidity: 69%
Wind: 10.1 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 7.8
Sunrise: 06:48 AM
Sunset: 08:32 PM
Moon: Waxing Gibbous (97%)
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 45.9°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Friday, May 1
Partly Cloudy
High: 63.3°F | Low: 47.5°F
Humidity: 66%
Wind: 11.2 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 5.3
Sunrise: 06:47 AM
Sunset: 08:33 PM
Moon: Full Moon (99%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 47°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
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Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
2995 Lincoln Farm Road
Hodgenville, KY 42748
🏤 Mailing Address:
2995 Lincoln Farm Road
Hodgenville, KY 42748
📞 Voice Phone: 2703583137
📞 Fax Phone: 2703583874
✉️ Email: ABLI_Administration@nps.gov