Lincoln Home Springfield, Illinois, USA

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.

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Location map of Lincoln Home, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA.
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Aerial view of Lincoln Home, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA.

Quick Facts on Lincoln Home
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National Register of Historic Places Data
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NRHP ID
71000076
NRHP Name
Lincoln Home National Historic Site
Address
8th and Jackson Sts.
City
Springfield
County
Sangamon
State
Illinois
Category
district
Significance
national
Significant Years
1844
Significance Areas
LAW; POLITICS/GOVERNMENT
Date Listed
August 18, 1971
Date Listed on NHL
19601219