Hodgenville in Larue County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Two Miles South of this town Abraham Lincoln was born ...

Photographed By Courtesy:: Ginger L. Drenning, September 5, 2012

1. Full View - - Two Miles South of this town Abraham Lincoln was born ... Marker

Inscription.

Two miles south of this town Abraham Lincoln was born February 12, 1809.

Erected with appropriations made by the Legislature of Kentucky and the Congress of the United States of America

Anno Domini MCMIX (1909)

Erected 1909 by Legislature of Kentucky, and Congress of the United States.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln series list. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1860.

Location. 37° 34.425′ N, 85° 44.434′ W. Marker is in Hodgenville, Kentucky, in Larue County. Marker is at the intersection of Lincoln Blvd and West Main Street (Route 2426), on the left when traveling south on Lincoln Blvd. Located on the West side of Lincoln Square - downtown. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hodgenville KY 42748, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Lincoln and Hodgen's Mill (a few steps from this marker); Abraham Lincoln - As - A - Boy Statue (within shouting distance of this marker); Courthouse Burned (within shouting distance of this marker); Larue County / County Officials --- 1843 (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Hodgenville (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Phillips Fort (approx. 0.6 miles away); An Idyllic Frontier Scene (approx. 2.9 miles away); An Enduring Symbol (approx. 3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hodgenville.

Abraham Lincoln - Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Courtesy:: Ginger L. Drenning, September 5, 2012

2. Abraham Lincoln - Statue

Two Miles South of this town Abraham Lincoln was born ... Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Courtesy:: Ginger L. Drenning, September 5, 2012

3. Two Miles South of this town Abraham Lincoln was born ... Marker

Other View - - Abraham Lincoln - Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Courtesy:: Ginger L. Drenning, September 5, 2012

4. Other View - - Abraham Lincoln - Statue

Obverse View - - Lincoln Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Courtesy:: Ginger L. Drenning, September 5, 2012

5. Obverse View - - Lincoln Statue

Lincoln Square - - Hodgenville, Kentucky image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Courtesy:: Ginger L. Drenning, September 5, 2012

6. Lincoln Square - - Hodgenville, Kentucky

Other View - - Lincoln Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Courtesy:: Ginger L. Drenning, September 5, 2012

7. Other View - - Lincoln Statue

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2012, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 532 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on October 3, 2012, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.