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Lincoln Home National Historic Site preserves the Springfield, Illinois home Abraham Lincoln lived in from 1844 to 1861, before becoming the 16th President of the United States. The presidential memorial includes a four-block historic district surrounding the home and a visitor center.


The house, purchased by Lincoln and his wife, Mary Todd Lincoln in 1844, was the first and only home that Lincoln ever owned. Located at the corner of Eighth and Jackson Streets, the house contains twelve rooms spread over two floors. During the time he lived here, Lincoln was elected to the House of Representatives, in 1846, and elected as President, 1860.

The home and Lincoln Tomb (also in Springfield) were designated National Historic Landmarks on December 19, 1960, and automatically listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966. The home and adjacent district became a National Historic Site on August 18, 1971 [1] and is administered by the National Park Service. As of 2007, it is the only National Park Service property in Illinois. In total, the buildings included in the park make up 12 acres. Per the wishes of his eldest son Robert, admission to the home is free. Donations are accepted.




Did You Know?
Abraham Lincoln is the only president to hold a patent. His patent was for a system of chambers designed to refloat boats that had run aground. He received Patent No. 6469 on March 10, 1849.

Address: 413 South Eighth Street Springfield, IL USA 62701-1905 NPS Web Page for this Station: [Web Link]

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