Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park - Hodgenville, KY

The First Lincoln MemorialFor the last 100 years, people from all over the world have come to Central Kentucky to honor our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln who was born in a one-room log cabin on his father's Sinking Spring Farm on Sunday, February 12, 1809. His early years on Kentucky's frontier readied him to lead our great nation through Civil War. Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park is a designated U.S. historic park.
The Sinking Spring, located just below the hill on which Abraham Lincoln was born, was named because the water dropped into a circular pit and disappeared into an underground river. The spring was most likely a deciding factor in Thomas Lincoln's selection for the location of the Lincoln cabin site. They depended on this spring for their water supply. Baby Abe more than likely had his first sip of water from this spring.
Follow Trim and Head on a walkthrough of the grounds and spring. Let us know what you think if you have been to see the humble beginnings of one of this Nation's Great Presidents!