The First Lincoln Memorial
For over a century people from around the world have come to rural Central Kentucky to honor the humble beginnings of our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. His early life on Kentucky's frontier shaped his character and prepared him to lead the nation through Civil War. The country's first memorial to Lincoln, built with donations from young and old, enshrines the symbolic birthplace cabin.
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Lincoln's Boyhood Home at Knob Creek
The Lincoln family lived at Knob Creek for five years, furnishing Abraham his "earliest memories" before moving to Spencer County, Indiana in 1816.
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Hiking Trails
Historic surroundings and magnificent views await hikers along the trails of the park giving an insight into early pioneer life in Central Kentucky.
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Picnicking
Planning a family picnic? Designated picnic areas at both units of the park offer historic surroundings in which to enjoy a family outing.
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Junior Ranger Program
Gain knowledge about the Lincoln family in Kentucky by completing the Junior Ranger Booklet while at the park and receive a Junior Ranger Badge.
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Did You Know?
Lincoln was the first president to give national status to Thanksgiving Day. His last proclamation, October 20, 1864, appointed and set “apart the last Thursday of November...to be observed by all…as a day of thanksgiving and praise to Almighty God, the beneficent Creator and Ruler of the universe.”