Meander down South 8th Street, where Abraham Lincoln lived from 1844 to 1861. The house at 413 South Eighth Street was the only home Lincoln ever owned. Shared with his wife, Mary Todd, the house contained twelve rooms spread over two floors. During their time here, three of their children were born and one, Eddie, died.
During their years on Eighth Street, the Lincolns completely renovated and expanded the home. While few original artifacts remain, conservators recreated the furniture and design through historical pictures to restore the house to its 1860 appearance. The Lincolns often hosted political meetings in the home, and Lincoln was asked to run for president in the main parlor.
Today, the Lincoln Home National Historic Site preserves this house and the four blocks surrounding it. The site includes the home, the Lyon House, and several other restored structures like the Dean, Corneau, and Arnold Houses. Visitors can explore the 12-acre park, which features period materials and historical exhibits on the life and times of Lincoln and his neighbors.
Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons
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