Lincoln Landing
Ohio Riverbank, Rockport, Indiana
The river front under the bluff at Rockport in rich with history including the site where Abraham Lincoln launched a flatboat to transport produce to New Orleans for a local merchant in 1828. While in New Orleans, Lincoln was very disturbed by a slave auction he witnessed on the docks. It was an experience he would never forget and one that influenced his views on the practice of slavery in years to come.
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
This splendid National Park is the site where Abraham Lincoln grew up. Learn about the lives of Abraham Lincoln and his family, who lived here in a pioneer community from 1816 to1830. Lincoln's mother, Nancy Hanks Lincoln is buried in a pioneer cemetery located on the park grounds.
Lincoln Pioneer Village & Museum
Rockport, Indiana
The Lincoln Pioneer Village Museum houses hundreds of fascinating artifacts from the areas historic past including a hutch made by Abraham Lincoln's father, Thomas. Located next to the museum is the historic Lincoln Pioneer Village, consisting of cabins that are replicas from the Lincoln era in Spencer County.
Lincoln State Park & Col. Jones Home
Lincoln City, Indiana
Here you can discover Indiana's past throughout ten miles of hiking trails, rolling forested hills and two scenic lakes. Lincoln's sister, Sarah Lincoln Girgsby is buried here near the Old Pigeon Church.
Lincoln Amphitheatre
Lincoln City, Indiana
Premiering in 2009: In honor of the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln's birth, a new play about him has been commissioned for the Lincoln Amphitheatre in Lincoln State Park. Plan now to attend this patriotic tribute to the president whose character was forged right here in Spencer County.
Buffalo Run Farm
Lincoln City, Indiana
Buffalo Run sits on property where Abraham Lincoln's cousin, Dennis Hanks once lived. The theme of this property is commemorative of the Buffalo Trace, which once ran through Spencer County near Buffaloville.
Lincoln Ferry Park
Ohio River Bank, Troy, Indiana
This shaded riverfront park with picnic area and shelter house is located in the historic spot where the Lincoln Family was ferried across the Ohio River from Kentucky into Indiana in 1816.
