Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
Lincoln City, IN
The farm where Abraham Lincoln lived from age 7 to 21, with his mother’s grave, a memorial hall and a living history farm open in summer. Next to Lincoln State Park.
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial in Lincoln City, Indiana, commemorates Abraham Lincoln's youth: he lived here from 1816 to 1830, from the age of seven to 21 according to Lonely Planet. His mother, Nancy Hanks Lincoln, is buried on a wooded knoll in the grounds, reached by the Lincoln Boyhood Trail.
The visitor center has two memorial halls, a small museum, an orientation film and a bookstore. The Living Historical Farm shows a 1820s-style homestead with a log cabin, outbuildings, livestock, gardens and fields. Lonely Planet stresses that it is modelled on the Lincoln farm and is not the original. Rangers in period clothing demonstrate daily life. A loop of about 1.6 kilometres links the highlights, including the Trail of Twelve Stones between the homesite and the grave. Allow about two hours for a visit.
According to Lonely Planet the farm is open from mid-April to mid-October; an older NPS brochure says it is staffed until September. From October to mid-April the buildings are closed, though the grounds stay open (as of October 2026). Please check hours with the National Park Service in advance.
- Nearest town
- Lincoln City, IN
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 38.1134, -86.9973
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June. Cold, short days in January–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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FAQs
Where is Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial?
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial is in Lincoln City, IN, at GPS 38.1134, -86.9973. It is about 17 mi from Tell City.
Can you camp near Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Gobbler's Run Non-electric Campground, about 0 mi away; within 25 mi there are 13 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial?
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Southern Indiana hills: Columbus architecture to Lincoln’s boyhood.
What is there to see near Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial?
Places worth a stop nearby: Spring Mill State Park (53 mi), Kentucky Derby Museum (67 mi), Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory (68 mi) and Muhammad Ali Center (68 mi).
When is the best time to visit Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial?
The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)