Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial

Park rangers depict pioneer life in the 1820s.
Abraham Lincoln grew from youth to manhood on this southern Indiana soil. Many character and moral traits of one of the world's most respected leaders was formed and nurtured here. Explore Lincoln's boyhood and learn about the boy who would one day become the leader of our nation.
Map showing location of park.
Cabin and smokehouse in the fall
Photo by NPS Photo/Paula Alexander
Park ranger is period dress standing near fireplace, cooking in the cabin.
Photo by NPS Photo/Paula Alexander
Memorial Building
Photo by NPS
White marble headstone of Nancy Hanks Lincoln in cemetery surrounded by iron fence and trees.
Photo by NPS Photo
Bronze casting on the ground covering bottom logs of a cabin and fireplace.
Photo by NPS Photo