Mary Todd Lincoln House

Mary Todd Lincoln House is a three-story Georgian-style residence in downtown Lexington, Kentucky, now operated as a house museum. Its fourteen rooms contain period furnishings, family portraits, and personal objects that belonged to the Todd and Lincoln households.

The building was constructed between 1803 and 1806 initially as an inn known as The Sign of the Green Tree. In 1832, Robert Smith Todd, Mary's father, purchased the property to make it the family residence.

The house tells the story of Mary Todd's journey from a prominent Kentucky family to her life as First Lady through the objects and furnishings on display. Visitors can trace how her early environment shaped who she became and the choices she made throughout her life.

Visitors can tour the house independently using informational plaques throughout the rooms or ask docents on staff for more details about what they see. Plan to spend enough time to walk through all the rooms at a comfortable pace and examine the displays carefully.

This residence stands as the first historic site in the United States that was specifically restored to honor the life of a First Lady. Its pioneering status marks an important moment in how the country chose to remember and celebrate the stories of women who shaped American history.

Location: Kentucky

Architectural style: Georgian architecture

Website: http://mtlhouse.org

GPS coordinates: 38.05135,-84.50279

Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:02