Lincoln Home National Historic Site
Springfield, IL
The only home Abraham Lincoln ever owned, set in four restored blocks of his neighborhood. Free tickets for the house tour come from the visitor center on 7th Street.
Lincoln Home National Historic Site in Springfield, Illinois, is the only house Abraham Lincoln ever owned. He bought it in 1844, and he and his wife Mary lived there until 1861, when they moved to the White House. According to Lonely Planet the 12-room house is about 80 percent original.
The house stands in a preserved stretch of the neighbourhood from Lincoln's time; Lonely Planet speaks of four city blocks, the National Park Service of 14 surviving houses from that era. The visit starts at the National Park Service visitor center, where you collect your ticket for the house tour; the house is one block east. Rangers lead you through the rooms. In 1887 Robert Lincoln gave the house to the State of Illinois on condition that it be kept in good repair and remain free for the public to visit.
Ticketing, hours and tour conditions change; please check with the National Park Service in advance.
- Nearest town
- Springfield, IL
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 39.7976, -89.6455
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
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Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June. Hot in July. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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- Riverside Park CampgroundsCampsite4 mi from Lincoln Home National Historic SiteTentsCaravansWaste disposalDogs allowed
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FAQs
Where is Lincoln Home National Historic Site?
Lincoln Home National Historic Site is in Springfield, IL, at GPS 39.7976, -89.6455. It is about 62 mi from Peoria.
Can you camp near Lincoln Home National Historic Site?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Riverside Park Campgrounds, about 4 mi away; within 25 mi there are 4 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Lincoln Home National Historic Site?
Lincoln Home National Historic Site is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Starved Rock canyons and Lincoln’s Springfield.
What is there to see near Lincoln Home National Historic Site?
Places worth a stop nearby: Lincoln Tomb (2 mi), Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site (16 mi), Old Chain of Rocks Bridge (77 mi) and Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site (82 mi).
When is the best time to visit Lincoln Home National Historic Site?
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)