Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
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Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial hosts the site of the farm where the 16th president of the U.S. spent the majority of his youth.
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- Philomena DBranch, Louisiana99 contributionsInteresting to seeYes it was so worth to visit it. Interesting! It is a must. But I think it would be little hard for senior people to walk little far on dirt. I am 64. I had to stop and rest on bench on and off.often.Visited July 2023Traveled with familyWritten October 9, 2023
- Kevin BMount Juliet, Tennessee3,939 contributionsLovely little park!This is such a lovely little park! We stopped in here while road tripping through the area and we were very glad that we came here. The visitor center was very nice and you can easily walk through the park from the visitor center. It's an short and easy walk to get to where his home was and there's a layout showing you where it stood. There's also a nice walk with rocks from various important aspects of Lincoln's life. It's a very nice place overall and we're very glad we came here.Visited May 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten June 13, 2024
- David BDelray Beach, Florida1,105 contributionsFollowing the Lincoln LegacyHaving visited young Lincoln's 2 prior farm homes, as well as Ford's Theater and the nearby house Lincoln died in I found his teenage farm home interesting. Of course no contempary structures remain, but there is a film and exhibits as well as the grave of his mother. You have to respect the legacy of the only American President ever called honest.Visited June 2024Traveled soloWritten June 19, 2024
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valliam13
Sorrento, FL425 contributions
Sep 2021 • Couples
Great stop along the route! We were there a total of 1.5-2 hours and saw everything. It was cold and rainy so we didn’t walk all the trails but they appear to be fairly easy. We went back to the working farm and saw some animals as well. Even learned more about President Lincoln. Highly recommend this and maybe the state park across the street though we didn’t make it over to the state park.
Written September 22, 2021
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tinkerbsb
Mount Juliet, TN885 contributions
May 2022
Great stop we walked up to his mom's grave site and then also went into the visitors center they only have the two wooden doors on either end open and be warned they are heavy. I had issues getting it open. They have a map of the site and we went up to the cabin sites also and strolled through that area also. They lady said most people arent aware that Lincoln spent any time in Indiana and she said she felt he didnt talk about it much because he lost both his mom and his sister in the state. His sister and he baby are buried at the state park which I think was either across or down the street from this site.
Written May 11, 2022
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Texasgal1517
Waco, TX53 contributions
Aug 2022 • Solo
Take a step back in time to see how Abraham Lincoln grew up. Here you will find a living farm with some of the crops, tools, and animals Lincoln would have grown up with. Take a walk along the trails to get a feel for the "backwoods" ascribed to Lincoln and learn about his role in the local history. The park is well maintained, free, and worth spending a couple hours immersing yourself in nature and history.
Written August 3, 2022
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TAK0269
Clarksville, TN683 contributions
May 2021
The museum is very informative and the park ranger is amazing! I would recommend a few hours for hiking the area. The 12 rock hike is really neat. The replica of the settlement is also cool with chickens and sheep as well as a working garden plot. The hike is super easy to walk and enjoyable. This is one of the best things in Santa Clause, Indiana!
Written May 31, 2021
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cg37
Glenview, IL161 contributions
Oct 2020
With the visitor center and cabins closed due to covid, I wasn't sure it would be worth my while to visit the memorial recently, but I'm so glad I made the trip. There are still many serene country trails to wander here, meaningful Lincoln sites to see and autumn color was close to peak. I hope to return when all the facilities are open, during one of the planned events, but if I don't have the chance, I'll still hold dear the memory of the days I spent here.
Written October 24, 2020
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David B
Delray Beach, FL1,105 contributions
Jun 2024 • Solo
Having visited young Lincoln's 2 prior farm homes, as well as Ford's Theater and the nearby house Lincoln died in I found his teenage farm home interesting. Of course no contempary structures remain, but there is a film and exhibits as well as the grave of his mother. You have to respect the legacy of the only American President ever called honest.
Written June 19, 2024
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MomofAPN
Matawan, NJ166 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
We stopped here on a recent road-trip. Nice visitor center with an exhibit on Lincoln‘s life. Very friendly staff. We then walked to the cabin side , which is about 1 mile roundtrip from the visitor center. There is a recreation of the farm there, all done very well.
Written June 25, 2023
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Kevin B
Mount Juliet, TN3,939 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
This is such a lovely little park! We stopped in here while road tripping through the area and we were very glad that we came here. The visitor center was very nice and you can easily walk through the park from the visitor center. It's an short and easy walk to get to where his home was and there's a layout showing you where it stood. There's also a nice walk with rocks from various important aspects of Lincoln's life. It's a very nice place overall and we're very glad we came here.
Written June 13, 2024
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Alicia M
Monticello, MN125 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
Our family has made a point of seeing Lincoln sights when we come across them. This was a neat sight to see. You walk back a bit and you can see where the sight was originally. It is free. Recommend if you like Lincoln history. Follow the signs when you get to the area to the National sight not the state park.
Written June 17, 2023
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Philomena D
Branch, LA99 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
Yes it was so worth to visit it. Interesting! It is a must. But I think it would be little hard for senior people to walk little far on dirt. I am 64. I had to stop and rest on bench on and off.often.
Written October 9, 2023
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