Lincoln Home National Historic Site

Lincoln Home National Historic Site preserves President Abraham Lincoln's Springfield, Illinois home and four-block historic district surrounding the home. Seal of the President of the United States The President of the United States is the head of state of the United States. ... Abraham Lincoln (February 12, 1809 – April 15, 1865), sometimes called Abe Lincoln and nicknamed Honest Abe, the Rail Splitter, and the Great Emancipator, was the 16th President of the United States (1861–1865), and the first president from the Republican Party. ... City nickname: Location in the state of Illinois Founded 1819 County Sangamon County Mayor Timothy Davlin Area  - Total  - Water 156. ... State nickname: Land of Lincoln, The Prairie State Other U.S. States Capital Springfield Largest city Chicago Governor Rod Blagojevich Official languages English Area 149,998 km² (25th)  - Land 143,968 km²  - Water 6,030 km² (4. ...

The house, found at the corner of Eighth and Jackson Streets, was the first and only home that Lincoln ever owned. It contains twelve rooms spread over two floors. During the time he lived here Lincoln was elected to the House of Representatives, in 1846, and elected as President, 1860. The House of Representatives is the larger of two houses that make up the U.S. Congress, the other being the United States Senate. ... 1846 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... 1860 is the leap year starting on Sunday. ...

The area became a National Historic Site in 1972 and is administered by the National Park Service. In total, the buildings included in the park make up 12 acres. National Historic Site is a designation for a protected area of historic significance. ... 1972 was a leap year that started on a Saturday. ... The National Park Service (NPS) is the United States Federal Government agency that deals with all National Parks, many National Monuments, and other conservation properties with various designations. ...

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NPS:Lincoln Home National Historic Site