Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
Protected park · IN, USA
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial in IN, USA. Operated by National Park Service.
About
This park's official page lists: Wheelchair-accessible facilities, Pet-friendly (leashed).
Entrance / day-use fee applies.
This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.
At the park
- Hiking trails
Shows and experiences
- Junior Ranger program
Events
- Candlelight Evening Program at the Living Historical Farm
- STEAM Teacher Workshop
Before you go
- Disability access
- This park's official page states it has wheelchair-accessible facilities. Specific routes, transfer access and equipment vary — confirm with the park for your needs.
- Limits
- Pets are allowed on trails, but pets must be on a leash and may not be left unattended
- Getting there
- From the east or west - From Interstate 64, exit onto US 231, (exit 57A). Travel south on US 231 to Indiana Highway 162. Take the Santa Claus/Gentryville exit. Turn west (right) on Indiana Highway 162; go 1-1/2 miles to the park entrance on the right. From the north or south - From US 231 take the Santa Claus/Gentryville exit. Turn west on Indiana Highway 162; go 1-1/2 miles to the park entrance on the right.
- Weather & when to go
- Southern Indiana has a moderate climate, characterized by warm, yet moist conditions. Summers are usually warm, and winters cool. Much of the area's average 46 inches of precipitation falls in spring, the rainiest season.
- Visitor center
- Memorial Visitor Center — The Memorial Visitor Center is closed Noon–1 pm. The park is in the Central Time Zone. The Memorial Visitor Center is closed Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Years Day and Birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. — From Interstate 64, exit on US 231, (exit 57A). Travel south on US 231 to Indiana Highway 162 (about 6 miles). Take the Santa Claus/Gentryville exit. Turn west (right) on Indiana Highway 162; go 1-1/2 miles to the park entrance on the right.
- Visitor center
- Southern Boundary of Thomas Lincoln Farm
Facilities on the park map
2 bench, 1 first aid kit, 2 picnic area, 1 restroom, 2 visitor information.
History
- Opened
- 1962
- Heritage status
- Listed heritage / protected status
- Park opened