Lincoln Home National Historic Site
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Contact Information:
Lincoln Home National Historic Site
413 South Eighth Street
Springfield, IL 62701
217-492-4241
http://www.nps.gov/liho/
Size: 12 acres.
Location: Lincoln Home National Historic Site is located in Springfield, Illinois. Visitor center is located at 426 South Seventh St.
Description: Abraham and Mary Lincoln resided in this house for 17 years (1844-1861) before he became President. The house was originally constructed in 1839 as a one-story cottage, but was later expanded by the Lincoln's into a full two-story house. The surrounding four-block historic neighborhood is being restored to capture the atmosphere the Lincolns knew.
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Lincoln Home National Historic Site |
Operating
Hours:
The Lincoln Home Visitor Center is open from 8:30am to 5pm daily except
Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
History: Authorized on August 18, 1971.
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