Lincoln Home National Historic Site

The Lincoln Home National Historic Site is located in Springfield, Illinois, and preserves the home of Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln lived in this house from 1844 until 1861, when he left to become president of the United States. The home has been restored and is part of a four-block area designated as a national historic site in 1972.1

Springfield itself was chosen as the state capital in 1837, largely due to the efforts of Lincoln and other legislators. Lincoln practiced law in Springfield and delivered his famous "House Divided" speech there. The city also contains the Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site, where Lincoln and his family are buried. The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is also located in Springfield.1