Lincoln City in Spencer County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
A more recent addition is this Memorial Building, completed in 1943, which pays tribute to Lincoln’s Indiana roots. The building features two memorial halls and five sculptured limestone panels that mark significant stages in the life of Abraham Lincoln. The building also serves as the park’s Memorial Visitor Center and is a good place to start your visit.
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One of five sculptured limestone bas-reliefs on the Memorial Building
The preserved site of one of the Lincoln cabins
Nancy Hanks Lincoln’s gravestone
Lincoln Living Historical Farm
Abraham Lincoln spent 14 of the most formative years of his life, from age 7 to 21, on this Indiana farm. During these years, from 1816 to 1830, he grew both physically and intellectually.
Erected by National Park Service.
Topics and series. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln, and the National Historic Landmarks series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1943.
Location. 38° 6.802′ N, 86° 59.759′ W. Marker is in Lincoln City, Indiana, in Spencer County. Marker is on East South Street east of County Road 300 E, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3027 East South Street, Lincoln City IN 47552, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Allee (within shouting distance of this marker); Nancy Hanks Lincoln Grave (approx. 0.2 miles away); Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Plaza (approx. 0.3 miles away); Now he belongs to the ages (approx. 0.4 miles away); Thomas Lincoln Farm (approx. 0.4 miles away); Crop Fields (approx. 0.4 miles away); Cabin Site Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Log Cabin (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lincoln City.
Also see . . . Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial. National Park Service (Submitted on March 16, 2014.)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2014, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 508 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 16, 2014, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on July 22, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 9. submitted on July 29, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia.