Indiana, Spencer County, Lincoln City
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When Thomas Lincoln moved his family to Indiana in December 1816, this area was an unbroken wilderness. The forest was dense with massive trees and inhabited by wolves, bears, and panthers. The arrival of the Lincolns and other pioneers transformed the wilderness into a settled community. Land was cleared, cabins were built, and crops were planted.
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Settler plowing cleared land
Typical pioneer log cabin
The Lincoln family traveled this route, known today as the Lincoln Trace, from Kentucky to their new home in Indiana.
(Agriculture • Settlements & Settlers) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
When Thomas Lincoln moved his family to Indiana in December 1816, this area was an unbroken wilderness. The forest was dense with massive trees and inhabited by wolves, bears, and panthers. The arrival of the Lincolns and other pioneers transformed the wilderness into a settled community. Land was cleared, cabins were built, and crops were planted.(captions)
Settler plowing cleared land
Typical pioneer log cabin
The Lincoln family traveled this route, known today as the Lincoln Trace, from Kentucky to their new home in Indiana.
(Agriculture • Settlements & Settlers) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
In 1933 the Lincoln cabin site was excavated. Workmen uncovered the remains of sill logs and hearth stones and built the stone wall. Later, the bronze fireplace and sill log casting were placed on the site to outline where the cabin stood. Some of the original hearthstones are now on display in the Memorial Visitor Center.
In memory of our sister
7 December 1941 • 31 December 1946
Dedicated to the honor and sacrifice of the men and women of Franklin who answered their country's call when hostile nations made unprovoked attacks upon free nations of the world.
The original wooden water tower was built here in 1872. This water tower has stood as a beacon since 1936, connecting yesterday, today and tomorrow.
Has been designated a
Oakmont Carnegie Library
Don Ray Building
Mother House of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth since 1822. The first establishment was made in 1812 at St. Thomas Plantation five miles southwest of Bardstown. The site of Nazareth Academy, now Nazareth College of Kentucky, founded 1814, chartered 1829. Bishop John Baptist Mary David and Mother Catherine Spalding, co-founders, buried in cemetery.
In Memory