BIRTHPLACE UNIT
Memorial Building
A Neo-classic structure erected by the Lincoln Farm Association in 1911 to commemorate the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln. The Memorial Building enshrines a symbolic birth cabin thought to have been the birth cabin of Lincoln.
Accessible via wooden boardwalk and connecting cement walk which is approximately 800 feet in length, 5% grade, 63 inches wide with five benches located along the route. Back door of Memorial operates on a push button door opener.
Sinking Spring
A sub-surface spring for which the Lincoln farm was named and the water source for Lincoln family farm.
Accessible via cement sidewalk approximately 200 feet in length and 5% grade. Sidewalk starts at southwest corner of parking lot. Short, level sidewalk runs parallel to Sinking Spring allowing visitors to look over into spring without descending and ascending steps into spring sinkhole.
Boundary Oak Tree
Site on which the majestic white oak tree was located. Used as a boundary marker and survey point for Lincoln farm.
Accessible via cement sidewalk approximately 200 feet in length and 5% grade. Sidewalk starts at southwest corner of parking lot.
Visitor Center and Restrooms
Park information, exhibits, and 18 minute orientation film (alternate formats; script and captioned video).
Each facility is accessible. Four accessible parking spaces. Front door of Visitor Center operates on a push button door opener.
Picnic Area and Restrooms
Located on east side of highway U.S. 31E.
Two accessible cement picnic pads furnished with table and grill. Picnic pavilion has two accessible tables. Two accessible parking spaces. Restrooms are accessible via cement sidewalk.
BOYHOOD HOME UNIT AT KNOB CREEK
Ranger Station
Park information. Ranger available seasonally. Structure is not open to the public. Limited facilities.
Accessible via short wooden ramp which leads onto porch of ranger station.