Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park, National Historical Park in LaRue County, United States
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park is a memorial site in LaRue County, Kentucky, marking where the future president was born. The central granite building encloses a reconstructed log cabin that sits on a hill at Sinking Spring Farm, surrounded by pathways through wooded terrain.
The site was established in 1909 when private donors purchased the land and laid the cornerstone for the granite building, which was completed in 1911. In 1916, the federal government took the site under protection and later connected it with the nearby Knob Creek Farm, where the family lived until 1811.
The name of the park refers directly to the birthplace of the 16th president of the United States, whose early years unfolded in this rural part of Kentucky. Visitors can trace how the simple origins and the landscape of the region shaped Lincoln's later life and political career.
The entrance is located on US Route 31E, about 3 miles (5 km) south of the town of Hodgenville, and is accessible throughout the year. The paths around the memorial are in good condition and suitable for wheelchairs, while the trails through the woods run somewhat unevenly.
The 56 steps leading to the entrance of the memorial building symbolically match the 56 years of the president's life until his death in 1865. Inside the building, a dome protects the cabin, which was long considered authentic, although later research showed that its origin is not clearly documented.
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