§ 02 — OVERVIEW
For over a century people from around the world have come to rural Central Kentucky to honor the humble beginnings of our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. His early life on Kentucky's frontier shaped his character and prepared him to lead the nation through Civil War.
Visit our country's first memorial to Lincoln, built with donations from young and old, and the site of his childhood home.
§ 03 — LOCATION
Directions
The Birthplace Unit of the park is located approximately 2 miles south of the town of Hodgenville on U.S. Highway 31E South. The Boyhood Home Unit at Knob Creek is located approximately 10 miles northeast of the Birthplace Unit of the park.
Weather Notes
There are four distinct seasons in Central Kentucky. However, temperature and weather conditions can vary widely within those seasons. Spring and Fall are generally pleasant with frequent rain showers. Summer is usually hot and humid. Winter is moderately cold with mixed precipitation.
§ 04 — AMENITIES
§ 06 — CONDITIONS
National Weather Service · seven-day outlook · updated hourly
§ 07 — SIGNAL
FCC broadband data · actual signal varies in remote terrain
§ 08—11 — FROM THE FIELD
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§ 09 — REVIEWS
§ 10 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 11 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
§ 05 — TRAILS NEARBY
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§ 01 — VITALS
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Based on FCC availability data. Actual signal may vary in remote terrain.
Sun
86°F
Mostly Sunny
1 to 7 mph S
Mon
79°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
9 to 14 mph SW
Tue
79°F
Mostly Sunny
5 mph N
Wed
82°F
Sunny
2 mph E
Thu
83°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
1 to 5 mph SW
Fri
83°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
3 mph SW
Sat
84°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
2 to 6 mph SW