Category Archives: Abraham Lincoln

Historical Journey Through Freeman Lake Park

A recent visit to Freeman Lake Park in Elizabethtown, KY, revealed the historical significance of the Hardin Thomas House and the Sarah Bush Lincoln Memorial Cabin. The former, linked to Thomas Lincoln, showcases early American architecture, while the latter honors Lincoln’s stepmother. The park serves as a beautiful reminder of Kentucky’s rich heritage.

Farmington: Historical Treasure in the Highlands of Louisville

Nestled among quaint neighborhoods and the bustle of traffic is an eighteen-acre historic treasure called Farmington that housed an influential Louisville family and saw a visitor by the name of Abraham Lincoln.

The Legacy of Knob Creek: Lincoln’s Early Years (Part 4)

Welcome to Part 4 (and the final part) of The Lincoln Family Chronicles. When we left off on Part 3, Thomas had begun a land dispute (again) and had been kicked off the land at Sinking Springs in 1811. He leased 30 acres of land along Knob Creek just 10 miles from the land heContinue reading “The Legacy of Knob Creek: Lincoln’s Early Years (Part 4)”

History of the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace Park (Part 3)

We have finally arrived at the historical location that many people already know about, Abraham Lincoln’s birthplace. I will be honest, it has been several years since we have visited the site. I have visited probably 3-4 times in my life, and I have taken my daughter twice. I took her there when she wasContinue reading “History of the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace Park (Part 3)”

Bathsheba Lincoln: A Pioneer Woman’s Resilience (Part 2)

Lincoln Homestead State Park Can you begin to imagine how Bathsheba felt at the loss of her husband, Abraham? (We learned in “The Lincoln Family Chronicles, Part 1, Long Run Cemetery,” Bathsheba was left with 5 children to raise after burying her husband on their land in Jefferson County, KY, in 1786. ) I meanContinue reading “Bathsheba Lincoln: A Pioneer Woman’s Resilience (Part 2)”