State Park · Kentucky, United States
Lincoln Homestead State Park
Lincoln Homestead State Park is a state park in Kentucky, United States, covering 120 acres (49 ha).
State Park · Kentucky, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Washington County [ 3 ], Kentucky, United States |
| Area | 120 acres (49 ha) |
| Coordinates | 37.7483° N, 85.2097° W |
| Managed by | Kentucky state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Lincoln Homestead State Park
Lincoln Homestead State Park is a state park located just north of Springfield, Kentucky in Washington County. The park encompasses 120 acres (49 ha), and features both historic buildings and reconstructions associated with Thomas Lincoln, father of President Abraham Lincoln. The two-story Francis Berry House is the only original structure; it was where Nancy Hanks, Abraham's mother, was working as a seamstress and living while being courted by Thomas Lincoln. Thomas is said to have proposed to Nancy by the large fireplace in the cabin.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Springfield, Kentucky |
|---|---|
| Getting there | just north of Springfield |
Airports near this park
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) · Louisville, United States · 40.9 miles away
- Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) · Cincinnati / Covington, United States · 94.5 miles away
- Nashville International Airport (BNA) · Nashville, United States · 138.4 miles away
Parks nearby
My Old Kentucky Home State Park
Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site
Taylorsville Lake State Park
Old Fort Harrod State Park
Isaac Shelby Cemetery State Historic Site
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
More parks in Kentucky
Frequently asked questions
Where is Lincoln Homestead State Park?
Lincoln Homestead State Park is in Kentucky, United States (37.7483° N, 85.2097° W).
How big is Lincoln Homestead State Park?
Lincoln Homestead State Park covers 120 acres (49 ha).
How do I get to Lincoln Homestead State Park?
The nearest town is Springfield, Kentucky. just north of Springfield.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Kentucky_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Kentucky state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_Homestead_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).