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
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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Lincoln and Hodgen's Mill (a few steps from this marker); Hodgenville Christian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Abraham Lincoln - As - A - Boy Statue (within shouting distance of this marker); Fire of 1914 (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Photographed by Courtesy:: Ginger L. Drenning, September 5, 2012
2. Abraham Lincoln - Statue
Photographed by Courtesy:: Ginger L. Drenning, September 5, 2012
3. Two Miles South of this town Abraham Lincoln was born ... Marker
Photographed by Courtesy:: Ginger L. Drenning, September 5, 2012
4. Other View - - Abraham Lincoln - Statue
Photographed by Courtesy:: Ginger L. Drenning, September 5, 2012
5. Obverse View - - Lincoln Statue
Photographed by Courtesy:: Ginger L. Drenning, September 5, 2012
6. Lincoln Square - - Hodgenville, Kentucky
Photographed by Courtesy:: Ginger L. Drenning, September 5, 2012
7. Other View - - Lincoln Statue
Photographed by Mark Parker, March 27, 2025
8. Metal plaque added with same text as the inscription on the granite
Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2012, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 774 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on October 3, 2012, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 8. submitted on April 4, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina.
