Lincoln Home Springfield, Illinois

Lincoln
(added 1971 - District - #71000076)
8th and Jackson Sts., Springfield
Historic Significance: Person
Historic Person: Lincoln,Abraham
Significant Year: 1844
Area of Significance: Politics/Government, Law
Period of Significance: 1825-1849
Owner: Federal
Historic Function: Domestic
Historic Sub-function: Secondary Structure, Single Dwelling
Current Function: Landscape, Recreation And Culture, Work In Progress
Current Sub-function: Museum, Park aka Kath all photos →

Abraham Lincoln lived in this Springfield home with his family for 17 years, from 1844 until he left for the White House in 1861. The house was carefully preserved and has been a popular visitor attraction since it opened in 1887.

Location map of Lincoln Home, Springfield, Illinois. Click to enlarge.
Aerial view of Lincoln Home, Springfield, Illinois. Click to enlarge.

Quick Facts

Address
413 South 8th Street, Springfield, Illinois 62701
Coordinates
39.7840000° N, 89.6455000° W map · aerial
Date(s)
1844

Article Info

Page Title
Lincoln Home
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
October 8, 2013
Last Updated
April 15, 2024
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