National Historical Park · Kentucky, United States
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park is a national historical park in Kentucky, United States, covering 344 acres (139 ha), established in 1916.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Historical Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Kentucky, United States |
| Area | 344 acres (139 ha) |
| Established | 1916 |
| Coordinates | 37.5311° N, 85.7375° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park is a designated U.S. historic park preserving two separate farm sites in LaRue County, Kentucky, where Abraham Lincoln was born and lived early in his childhood. He was born at the Sinking Spring site south of Hodgenville and remained there until the family moved to the Knob Creek Farm northeast of Hodgenville when he was two years old, living there until he was seven years of age. The park's visitor center is located at the Sinking Spring site.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) · Louisville, United States · 44.2 miles away
- Nashville International Airport (BNA) · Nashville, United States · 110.2 miles away
- Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) · Cincinnati / Covington, United States · 119.8 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park?
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park is in Kentucky, United States (37.5311° N, 85.7375° W).
When was Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park established?
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park was established in 1916, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park?
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park covers 344 acres (139 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abraham_Lincoln_Birthplace_National_Historical_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/abli/ — Official park page.