About this property
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.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 66000066. It was listed on October 14, 1966.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site listed on the National Register?
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 1966.
What type of historic resource is Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site?
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site?
The period of significance for Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1916.
Can I research the history near Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site?
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