Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, spent his formative years in Indiana, though he was born in Kentucky.

Abraham Lincoln, one of America’s most celebrated presidents, was born on February 12, 1809, in a log cabin in Hardin County, Kentucky (now LaRue County). However, he moved to southern Indiana with his family at the age of seven and spent 14 pivotal years there. During his Indiana years, Lincoln developed a strong work ethic and a deep love of learning despite limited formal education. These formative experiences shaped his character and ideals. Indiana proudly celebrates Lincoln's legacy, particularly at the Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial in Spencer County, which preserves the land where he grew up.