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  • What is the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Site?
  • What can visitors explore at the site?
    • Visitors can see the First Lincoln Memorial, which was designed by John Russell Pope and houses a symbolic birth cabin of Abraham Lincoln.
    • Another significant site is Sinking Spring, located on the land where Lincoln was born. This was most likely the first water source for the future president.
    • The Lincoln family later moved to Knob Creek, another part of the historical site, which is believed to be where the original log cabin was located.
  • Why is the log cabin significant?
    • The single-room log cabin represents the humble beginnings of Abraham Lincoln and how his early years shaped his strong character, preparing him to lead the nation during the Civil War.
  • Where is the site located?
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Site
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