Hodgenville Attractions

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.

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site

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

http://www.nps.gov/abli/

Hours

May 25 to September 3

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	8:00	8:00	8:00	8:00	8:00	8:00	8:00
Close	18:45	18:45	18:45	18:45	18:45	18:45	18:45

September 4 to May 24

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	8:00	8:00	8:00	8:00	8:00	8:00	8:00
Close	16:45	16:45	16:45	16:45	16:45	16:45	16:45

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.

Facilities

Gift shop

Lincoln Museum

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

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	8:30	8:30	8:30	8:30	8:30	8:30	12:30
Close	16:30	16:30	16:30	16:30	16:30	16:30	16:30

Disabled

Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.

Facilities

Gift shop