Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
Designation: National Memorial
Location: Indiana
📘 Park Overview
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.
🌤 Weather Information
Southern Indiana has a moderate climate, characterized by warm, yet moist conditions. Summers are usually warm, and winters cool. Much of the area's average 46 inches of precipitation falls in spring, the rainiest season.
🚗 Directions
From the east or west - From Interstate 64, exit onto US 231, (exit 57A). Travel south on US 231 to Indiana Highway 162. Take the Santa Claus/Gentryville exit. Turn west (right) on Indiana Highway 162; go 1-1/2 miles to the park entrance on the right. From the north or south - From US 231 take the Santa Claus/Gentryville exit. Turn west on Indiana Highway 162; go 1-1/2 miles to the park entrance on the right.
Images
Replica cabin at re-created 1820s homestead which is on four of the original 160 acres owned by Thomas LIncoln.
Credit: NPS Photo/Paula Alexander
Park rangers depict pioneer life in the 1820s.
Credit: NPS Photo/Paula Alexander
Memorial Building contains memorial halls to remember Abraham Lincoln and his family.
Credit: NPS
The headstone, erected in 1879, marks the burial spot of Abraham Lincoln's mother, who died of milk sickness in 1818.
Credit: NPS Photo
The site of what is believed Memorial at the site of the third Lincoln cabin.
Credit: NPS Photo
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Entrance Fees
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Entrance Passes
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3-Day Weather Forecast
Friday, Dec 19
Overcast
High: 35.2°F | Low: 29.3°F
Humidity: 75%
Wind: 19.2 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 0.4
Sunrise: 07:00 AM
Sunset: 04:30 PM
Moon: New Moon (1%)
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 27.8°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
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Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
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Saturday, Dec 20
Sunny
High: 48.7°F | Low: 29.3°F
Humidity: 69%
Wind: 19 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 0.4
Sunrise: 07:00 AM
Sunset: 04:31 PM
Moon: New Moon (0%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 30.9°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
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Sunday, Dec 21
Mist
High: 31.6°F | Low: 27.5°F
Humidity: 89%
Wind: 12.1 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 0.4
Sunrise: 07:01 AM
Sunset: 04:31 PM
Moon: Waxing Crescent (1%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 28.4°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
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Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
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Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
3027 East South Street
Lincoln City, IN 47552
🏤 Mailing Address:
3027 East South Street
PO Box 1816
Lincoln City, IN 47552
📞 Voice Phone: 8129374541
📞 Fax Phone: 8129379929
✉️ Email: LIBO_superintendent@nps.gov