Boy Lincoln Statue - Hodgenville, KY

In 1909, a famous statue of President Abraham Lincoln was placed in the town square of Hodgenville, KY, since he was born just a few miles down the road. 99 years later, on May 31, 2008, this statue of Lincoln was added to the other side of the square.

The bronze statue depicts a young Lincoln barefoot and lounging against a tree stump. It was made by the Daub Firmin Hendrickson Sculpture Group of California. As a seven year old, he is reading Webster's Elementary Spelling Book and has a linen satchel around his shoulder.

Abraham Lincoln's Birthplace

It can get cold during the winter months in Kentucky. Fortunately, Thomas Lincoln had the forethought to build a huge concrete temple around the cabin to keep the inside warm. Also, Camera flash's haven't been allowed for 183 years.

Then, there's the other saying: A young Abe Lincoln built the log cabin he was born in with his own two hands!

There are two old roads from Nashville to Louisville, which became highways U.S. 31E and 31W. This cabin is located on U.S. 31E just outside of Hodgenville, KY in Larue County