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Lincoln Homestead State Park

5079 Lincoln Park Road, Springfield, KY 40069-9504
859-336-7461
Lincoln Homestead State Park
Lincoln Homestead State Park
Lincoln Homestead State Park
Lincoln Homestead State Park
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Ranked #1 of 1 attractions in Springfield
4.0 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, State Parks
Traveller Description: Lincoln Homestead State Park features the original home of Lincoln’s mother, as well as replicas of the 1782 cabin and blacksmith shop where his... more »
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cincinnati
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“friends group”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

visitors center was closed but outside plaques were informative More

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Lawrenceburg, Kentucky
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Lincoln Homestead Park”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012

Just nothing to do after looking at the small cabin. This takes a whole 15 minutes at the most. More

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Louisville, Kentucky
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Not Illinois, but Kentucky”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012

THIS is where Lincoln was really born! Visit his homestead in Hodgenville, Kentucky. More

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Waverly, Minnesota
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Worth seeking out”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 October 2011

Simply worth the ride in the countryside to check out. If you like history, you'll enjoy this site. More

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Kentucky
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177 reviews 177 reviews
Reviews in 79 cities Reviews in 79 cities
86 helpful votes 86 helpful votes
“Interesting if you love Lincoln History....”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 October 2011

This park is very small and very few people visit according to the clerk where you buy your tickets. However, the information you can obtain about Lincoln's heritage is great. Remember, Lincoln did not live here in his life--this was his parents home before he was born. This is where his parents got married, etc. Just a nice tribute to... More

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Spokane, Washington
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
“One of my favorite Kentucky State Parks!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2009
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In traveling the Lincoln Heritage Trail in Kentucky, I visited the Lincoln Homestead park just a few minutes outside of Springfield. The park was easy and quick to get to from town, and has a really pretty setting with a golf course - I’d love to go back another time and golf on the golf course! The whole setting was... More

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