Lincoln Home National Historic Site

Lincoln Home National Historic Site is a Greek Revival landmark in Springfield, Illinois. Built in 1839, and is a National Historic Landmark. It is owned by National Park Service.

Location: 413 South Eighth Street, Springfield, Illinois, United States

Verified facts

• Located in downtown Springfield, Springfield
  confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1102, SRC-1103
• Built in 1839
  confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1104, SRC-1102
• Architectural style: Greek Revival
  confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1105, SRC-1106
• Historic designation: National Historic Landmark; National Register of Historic Places
  confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-1103, SRC-1107, SRC-3886, SRC-3887
• Owned by National Park Service
  confidence 95/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-1107, SRC-5040, SRC-7611, SRC-7612, SRC-8329, SRC-8330, SRC-8331

Evidence & sources

• SRC-1102 — Encyclopaedia Britannica (Kids/Students) — Lincoln Home National Historic Site (Tier 2, reference_work; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1103 — National Park Service — Lincoln Home National Historic Site (place page) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1104 — National Park Service — Abraham Lincoln Home (place page) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1105 — National Park Service — Lincoln Home National Historic Site: A Place of Growth and Memory (Teaching with Historic Places) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1106 — National Parks Conservation Association — Lincoln Home National Historic Site (Tier 2, advocacy_org; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1107 — Wikipedia — Lincoln Home National Historic Site (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3886 — nps.gov (Tier 1, official_primary; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3887 — britannica.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5040 — National Park Service — Lincoln Home National Historic Site: A Place of Growth and Memory (Teaching with Historic Places) (Tier 1, official; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5086 — nps.gov (Tier 1, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5643 — Evendo — Lincoln Home National Historic Site Visitor Center (Tier 3, tourism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5798 — Park Ranger John — Lincoln Home National Historic Site (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5808 — Enjoy Illinois — Lincoln Home National Historic Site (Tier 2, tourism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5809 — Noll Law Office — Lincoln Home Visitor Center (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-7611 — Lincoln Home – Illinois Department of Natural Resources (Historic Preservation) (Tier 2, official; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-7612 — Abraham Lincoln's Springfield Home – AbrahamLincolnOnline (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-8329 — National Park Service — Lincoln Home NHS, Management (Tier 1, official; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-8330 — American Battlefield Trust — Lincoln Home National Historic Site (Tier 2, web; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-8331 — Recreation.gov — Lincoln Home National Historic Site (Tier 1, official; retrieved June 2026)

How we verify

Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you visit Lincoln Home National Historic Site?

Yes — Lincoln Home National Historic Site is open to the public. Hours: Visitor Center 9am-5pm; Lincoln Home tours 9am-4:30pm; historic neighborhood dawn-dusk. Open year-round.. Admission: Free. Free timed tickets for the home tour reserved in person at the visitor center on the day of visit; groups of 15+ arrange in advance..

Where is Lincoln Home National Historic Site located?

Lincoln Home National Historic Site is located in Springfield, Illinois.