Abraham Lincoln’s Father Marker

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Near Harrisonburg in Rockingham County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Abraham Lincoln’s Father

By J. J. Prats, September 28, 2006

1. Abraham Lincoln’s Father Marker

Inscription. Four miles west, Thomas Lincoln, father of the President, was born about 1778. He was taken to Kentucky by his father about 1781. Beside the road here was Lincoln Inn, long kept by a member of the family.

Erected 1942 by the Virginia Conservation Commission. (Marker Number A-18.)

Location. 38° 32.547′ N, 78° 45.912′ W. Marker is near Harrisonburg, Virginia, in Rockingham County. Marker is on Valley Pike (U.S. 11) north of Lacey Spring Road, on the left when traveling south. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Harrisonburg VA 22802, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Lacey Spring (approx. 0.3 miles away); Cavalry Engagement (approx. 0.4 miles away); Long's Chapel and Zenda (approx. 2.1 miles away); Lincoln's Virginia Ancestors (approx. 3.9 miles away); Dr. Jessee Bennett (approx. 5.4 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Harrisonburg.

Also see . . . Abraham Lincoln's Parents. This page includes portraits of his parents. (Submitted on October 29, 2006.)

By J. J. Prats, September 28, 2006

2. Abraham Lincoln’s Father Marker

Credits. This page originally submitted on October 29, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Springfield, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,568 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 29, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Springfield, Virginia.