Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln was born in Hodgenville, Kentucky, on February 12, 1809. He was the second child of Thomas and Nancy Lincoln. He was named after his grandfather. Abraham’s older sister Sarah was born in 1807. His younger brother Thomas was born in 1812, but lived only a few days.
In 1811, the Lincolns moved to Knob Creek. Abraham chopped wood, planted crops, and carried water. When he wasn’t working, he liked to explore the woods, climb the cliffs, and sit looking at the trees around him.

Lincoln’s birthplace in Kentucky

When Abraham was six, he and his sister went to school for a while. He learned to read, write, and do math. In 1816, his family moved to Indiana.
On October 5, 1818, Abraham’s mother died. The next year, Abraham’s father married a woman named Sarah Bush Johnston. She was called Sally. She had three children.
Sally soon noticed that Abraham liked to learn. She could tell he loved to read. Sometimes he walked miles to find a new book. At night, he sat close to the fire to read by its light. Sally helped Abraham continue his education. She gave him books and sent him to school when she could.
Abraham grew to be tall and strong. When he was caught up on chores at home, he worked on nearby farms to earn money. He always took a book with him.


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replica of cabin interior, in the visitor's center