Lincoln Home National Historic Site preserves the Springfield, Illinois home Abraham Lincoln lived in from 1844 to 1861, before becoming President of the United States. The presidential memorial includes a four-block historic district surrounding the home and a visitor center.

The house, found at the corner of Eighth and Jackson Streets, was the first and only home that Lincoln ever owned. It contains twelve rooms spread over two floors. During the time he lived here Lincoln was elected to the House of Representatives, in 1846, and elected as President, 1860.

The home and Lincoln Tomb (also in Springfield) were designated National Historic Landmarks on December 19, 1960, and automatically listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966. The home and adjacent district became a National Historic Site on August 18, 1971 The National Parks: Index 2001–2003. Washington: U.S. Department of the Interior. The NPS website for the park lists 1972, however the printed reference and the National Register listing both confirm 1971 as the establishment date. and is administered by the National Park Service. As of 2006, it is the only National Park Service property in Illinois. In total, the buildings included in the park make up 12 acres.

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