Lincoln Home National Historic Site

National historic site · Springfield, Illinois

Illustration of Lincoln Home National Historic Site

Overview

Lincoln Home National Historic Site preserves the house where Abraham Lincoln lived with his family, and the surrounding neighborhood.

History

Lincoln lived in the house from 1844 until he left for Washington in 1861. It became a national historic site in 1971.

Today

Visitors tour the home and walk the restored streets around it.

Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.