Lincoln City in Spencer County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Cabin Site Memorial
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
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By the 20th century, the original Lincoln log cabin (similar to the one pictured below) no longer existed and the Lincoln farm had become part of Lincoln City, a bustling railroad town.
Inspecting the cabin hearthstones in May, 1934.
Installing the bronze casting of the fireplace in July, 1935
Erected by Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1934.
Location. 38° 7.2′ N, 86° 59.793′ W. Marker is in Lincoln City, Indiana, in Spencer County. Marker can be reached from East South Street east of County Road 300 E when traveling north. Marker is located along the Lincoln Boyhood Trail north of the Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial Visitor Center. 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. Log Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Crop Fields (within shouting distance of this marker); Carpenter Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Kitchen Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Chicken Coop (within shouting distance of this marker); Barn (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Thomas Lincoln Farm (about 300 feet away); Lincoln Boyhood Trails (about 400 feet 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 15, 2014.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2014, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 483 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 15, 2014, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 2. submitted on July 29, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. 3. submitted on March 15, 2014, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 4. submitted on July 29, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. 5. submitted on March 15, 2014, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 6. submitted on March 16, 2014, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.