Lincoln Home NHS

The Lincoln Home National Historic Site is the first and only home Abraham Lincoln ever owned. It is located in Springfield, Illinois and was purchased by the Lincolns in 1844. The home consists of 12 rooms spread out over two floors. The front parlor, dining room, kitchen, and Abraham Lincoln's study are all located on the first floor. Upstairs are the family bedrooms. The home also has a basement which was used as a laundry room and storage space. Today, much of the original structure, walls, and foundations of the Lincoln Home remain. The site is open to the public for tours year-round. Visitors can explore the home and learn about the lives of Abraham Lincoln and his family.