Abraham Lincoln's Father
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Markerman62
N 38° 32.550 W 078° 45.909
17S E 694770 N 4268376
The former Lincoln Inn was located here and Lincoln's father was born nearby.
Waymark Code: WM12Z88
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 08/11/2020
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Thomas Lincoln, father of the president, was born four miles west of here ca. 1778. His parents, Abraham and Bathsheba Herring Lincoln, moved their family to what is now Kentucky about 1782. There Thomas grew up and married Nancy Hanks, who gave birth to Abraham Lincoln on 12 Feb. 1809. Many Lincoln relatives remained in this community. Here, along the Valley Turnpike, stood the Lincoln Inn, a tavern operated by David Lincoln, a first cousin of Thomas. David and the future president exchanged letters about their family history in 1848.
Department of Historic Resources, 2017
Note: This is a replacement marker with updated text. The original is on here as well.
Marker Number: A 18
Marker Title: Abraham Lincoln's Father
Marker Location: On US 11 in Lacey Springs
County or Independent City: Rockingham County
Marker Program Sponsor: Department of Historic Resources
Web Site: Not listed
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