Abraham Lincoln Memorial Garden

The Abraham Lincoln Memorial Garden spans 100 acres of woodland and prairie near Lake Springfield, featuring native plants from Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky regions.

Established in 1936 through Harriet Knudson's initiative, the garden transformed from agricultural land with 12 trees into a natural memorial listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

Eight council rings made from Midwestern splitstone serve as gathering spaces around fire pits, offering views of Lake Springfield and connecting visitors to community traditions.

The garden maintains five miles of footpaths through two main sections: the 63-acre Jensen area and the 29-acre Ostermeier Prairie Center, supported by 150 volunteers.

The garden showcases Prairie School architecture principles through natural landscaping, featuring 28 types of canopy trees and specialized areas for tallgrass prairie restoration.

Location: Springfield

Location: Illinois

Location: Sangamon County

Inception: 1936

Architectural style: Prairie School architecture

Address: 2301 East Lake Shore Drive, Springfield, Illinois 62712

Website: http://lincolnmemorialgarden.org

GPS coordinates: 39.69722,-89.59722

Latest update: March 4, 2025 13:15