National Historic Site · Illinois, United States
Lincoln Home National Historic Site
Lincoln Home National Historic Site is a national historic site in Illinois, United States, covering 12.2 acres (5.0 ha).
Photo: Daniel Schwen via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped and resized for display.
Park facts
| Park type | National Historic Site |
|---|---|
| Location | Illinois, United States |
| Area | 12.2 acres (5.0 ha) |
| Coordinates | 39.7972° N, 89.6450° 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 Lincoln Home National Historic Site
Lincoln Home National Historic Site preserves the Springfield, Illinois, home and related historic district where Abraham Lincoln lived from 1844 to 1861, prior to becoming the 16th president of the United States. The presidential memorial includes the four blocks surrounding the home and a visitor center.
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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- St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) · St Louis, United States · 82.2 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Lincoln Home National Historic Site?
Lincoln Home National Historic Site is in Illinois, United States (39.7972° N, 89.6450° W).
How big is Lincoln Home National Historic Site?
Lincoln Home National Historic Site covers 12.2 acres (5.0 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/Lincoln_Home_National_Historic_Site — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/liho/ — Official park page.