A further 25 mi. south-west of Bardstown lies Hodgenville, and the simple log cabin where Abraham Lincoln first saw the light of day on 12 February 1809.
Hodgenville (2,900) is located on the Nolin River.
The Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site features a memorial building which contains a log cabin that is representative of the Lincoln's home. The location of the original cabin is not known but it was felt to be in the location of this building.
Address: Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site, 2995 Lincoln Farm Road, Hodgenville, KY 42748, United States
Phone: 1 (270) 358-3137, Fax: 1 (270) 358-3874
Hours:
May 25 to September 3: 8am-6:45pm
September 4 to May 24: 8am-4:45pm
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Tips: Memorial Building interior is closed for renovation.
The Lincoln Museum in Hodgenville features historically accurate dioramas depicting scenes from the life of Abraham Lincoln. Other exhibits include rare newspaper clippings, campaign posters, and Lincoln memorabilia. The second floor has a Lincoln art gallery filled with paintings, drawings, and artworks from the Lincoln era.
Hours:
8:30am-4:30pm; Sun:12:30pm-4:30pm
Disability Access: Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
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