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The Memorial Building surrounded by fall colors

Over 200,000 people a year come to walk up the steps of the Memorial Building to visit the site where Abraham Lincoln was born

The first memorial erected to honor Abraham Lincoln

The Memorial Building constructed on the traditional site of the birth of Abraham Lincoln.

The symbolic birth cabin on the traditional site of the birth of Abraham Lincoln.

The symbolic birth cabin of Abraham Lincoln.

Statue of the Lincoln family in the park's Visitor Center

Visitors to the park can view the statue of the Lincoln family.

Physical Address:

2995 Lincoln Farm Road

Hodgenville, KY 42748

Mailing Address:

2995 Lincoln Farm Road

Hodgenville, KY 42748

contact-details

Phone Number: 2703583137 Voice
Phone Number: 2703583874 Fax

Email Address: ABLI_Administration@nps.gov
Description:

Fees

Entrance Fees

Entrance Passes

For over a century people from around the world have come to rural Central Kentucky to honor the humble beginnings of our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. His early life on Kentucky's frontier shaped his character and prepared him to lead the nation through Civil War. Visit our country's first memorial to Lincoln, built with donations from young and old, and the site of his childhood home.

park designation:National Historical Park

Directions:

The Birthplace Unit of the park is located approximately 2 miles south of the town of Hodgenville on U.S. Highway 31E South. The Boyhood Home Unit at Knob Creek is located approximately 10 miles northeast of the Birthplace Unit of the park.

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

Directions

Operating Hours:

Birthplace Unit

Memorial Building: open 9:00 am - 4:30 pm eastern time. Birthplace Unit Visitor Center and Grounds: open 9:00 am - 5:00 pm eastern time.

Exceptions:

Park is Closed (November 27, 2025 - November 27, 2025)

Park is Closed (December 25, 2024 - December 25, 2024)

Park is Closed (January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025)

Boyhood Unit

The Boyhood Home Unit at Knob Creek Grounds: open daily dawn to dusk. Knob Creek Tavern Visitor Center hours are different than the park unit.

Weather Information:

There are four distinct seasons in Central Kentucky. However, temperature and weather conditions can vary widely within those seasons. Spring and Fall are generally pleasant with frequent rain showers. Summer is usually hot and humid. Winter is moderately cold with mixed precipitation.