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Lincoln Home National Historic Site
Contact Us
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Write to:
Lincoln Home National Historic Site
413 South Eighth Street
Springfield, Illinois 62701-1905
To contact us in person, the Visitor Center for Lincoln Home National Historic Site is located at 426 South Seventh Street.
E-mail Us
Visitor Information Phone (217) 391-3226
Fax (217) 492-4673
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![Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090507125332im_/http://www.nps.gov/mwr/customcf/apps/CMS_HandF/Pictures/LIHO_face.jpg) Learn More about Abraham Lincoln and Lincoln Home National Historic Site more... | | ![Photo of Lincoln Home Photo of Lincoln Home](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090507125332im_/http://www.nps.gov/mwr/customcf/apps/CMS_HandF/Pictures/LIHO_Lincoln-Home.jpg) Virtual Tour of the Lincoln Home See photos of each room more... | |
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Did You Know?
In 1860, eleven-year-old Grace Bedell wrote to Lincoln suggesting he grow a beard to “look a great deal better.” Lincoln met Bedell on his way to Washington, giving her a hearty kiss to thank her for her idea. Lincoln Home National Historic Site, Illinois
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Last Updated: January 08, 2009 at 13:01 EST |