Lincoln Home National Historic Site

Tour the only home Abraham Lincoln ever owned and walk the restored four-block neighborhood around it.

426 S 7th St · Springfield, IL

About Lincoln Home National Historic Site

Abraham Lincoln lived in this twelve-room house from 1844 to 1861, and it is the only home he ever owned. The National Park Service has restored it to its 1860 appearance, and rangers lead tours through both floors. Pick up a free tour ticket at the visitor center desk on South Seventh Street, then walk the four surrounding blocks of period houses. Tickets can run out on busy days between March and November, so arrive early.

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