Abe's Birthplace

Yesterday we went to Hodgenville, Kentucky. This is where Abraham Lincoln was born. Here is the spring at his parent's farm where he lived with his sister, Sarah. This spring is called sinking spring. This area is karst country. Limestone under the soil allows water to flow through causing sink holes.

Abe wasn't born in this cabin because the wood is carbon dated to be later than Feb. 12, 1809 but it is similar to the one he was born in.

The 56 steps leading up to his memorial represent each year of his life.