Recreation area

Visitor Center at Abraham Lincoln Birthplace

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park · Hodgenville · Kentucky — managed by National Park Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

The Visitor Center at the Birthplace Unit is open 9:00 am - 5:00 pm eastern time. Inside there are exhibits, including the Lincoln family Bible, a 15 minute long movie, Abraham Lincoln: The Kentucky Years, and the park store. Phone number: 270-358-3137

Getting there

Arriving from the north on Highway 61/U.S. 31E the entrance to the park will be on the right. Arriving from the south on Highway 61/U.S. 31E the entrance to the park will be on the left.

Contact
(270) 358-3137

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