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Outdoors > PlacesAbraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site
 In the fall of 1808,
Thomas and Nancy Lincoln settled on the 348 acre Sinking Spring Farm. Two
months later on February 12, 1809, Abraham Lincoln was born in a one-room
log cabin near the Sinking Spring. Here the Lincolns lived and farmed before
moving to land a few miles away at Knob Creek. The area was established by
Congress on July 17, 1916. An early 19th century Kentucky cabin, symbolic of
the one in which Lincoln was born, is preserved in a memorial building at
the site of his birth. —NPS
Located at 2995 Lincoln Farm Road, Hodgenville, Kentucky.
July 17, 1916—Established as Abraham Lincoln National Park
August 10,
1933—transferred from the War Department
August 11,
1939—re-designated Abraham Lincoln National Historical Park
September 8,
1959—renamed and re-designated.
October 15,
1966—Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Camping: none on site Lodging: none on site Trails: short,
interpretive Other Activities: N/A Available
Facilities: Restrooms and picnic area
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