Lincoln Home National Historic Site, Presidential residence in Springfield, United States
The Lincoln Home stands as a two-story residence with twelve rooms, featuring period furnishings and architectural elements from the 1840s-1860s era.
Abraham Lincoln resided in this house from 1844 to 1861, during which time he advanced from a local lawyer to President of the United States.
The residence exhibits the daily life patterns of the Lincoln family through preserved rooms, personal belongings, and domestic arrangements of nineteenth-century Springfield.
National Park Service rangers conduct free guided tours of the residence, with advance reservations recommended during peak summer and holiday periods.
Robert Todd Lincoln granted this property to Illinois in 1887 under the condition that the public could always visit without paying an entrance fee.
Location: Springfield
Operator: National Park Service
Website: https://nps.gov/liho
GPS coordinates: 39.79720,-89.64500
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:38
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