Lacey Springs in Rockingham County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Abraham Lincoln’s Father
Erected 1942 by the Virginia Conservation Commission. (Marker Number A-18.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln, and the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1778.
Location. 38° 32.547′ N, 78° 45.912′ W. Marker is in Lacey Springs, Virginia, in Rockingham County. Marker is on Valley Pike (U.S. 11) north of Lacey Spring Road, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Harrisonburg VA 22802, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured 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); Melrose Caverns (approx. 2.3 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 3.2 miles away).
Also see . . . Abraham Lincoln's Parents. This page includes portraits of his parents. (Submitted on October 29, 2006.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 4,650 times since then and 201 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 29, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.