Abe Lincoln in Kentucky Photos

Abraham Lincoln was born in Kentucky (1809) near Hodgenville. His mother Mary Todd Lincoln was born in Lexington, KY.

See also: Abraham Lincoln - Chronology of His Life, Subject Index for Kentucky
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Steps leading to hilltop site of Thomas & Nancy Lincoln family log cabin where Abraham was born Feb. 12, 1809.

Abraham Lincoln birthplace shrine (1909) protects log cabin. Architect: John Russell Pope.

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace shrine dedicated to unity, peace & brotherhood among the States.

Abraham Lincoln log cabin birthplace with wooden chimney.

Portico of Abraham Lincoln Birthplace shrine.

Lincoln's Knob Creek farm (1811-16) & replica of Lincoln's boyhood log cabin.

Mary Todd Lincoln House (1832) (574 W. Main St.) where Abraham Lincoln visited & read his father-in-law's law books. Style: Georgian. On National Register.

Plaque marks birthplace of Mary Todd Lincoln on Parker homestead dating from late 1700s. On National Register.

Farmington (1815-6) (3033 Bardstown Rd.) was occupied by Joshua Speed, closest friend of Abraham Lincoln who visited house in 1841. Style: Federal. On National Register.

Door of Farmington, home of James Speed who served as US Attorney General in Lincoln's cabinet.

Farmington (1815-6) was built for John & Lucy Speed who had connections with Thomas Jefferson.


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