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Listed in Historical landmark, Lincoln Heritage Trail, Ohio River Scenic Byway, Pioneer History, Visited by Old Folks Adventures

• 107 Clark Street
  Rockport, Indiana 47635

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Set along the Ohio River in Rockport, Indiana, the Lincoln Landing Monument recalls Abraham Lincoln’s ties to southern Indiana and the river communities that shaped the region’s early history. Lincoln spent his formative years in Indiana from 1816 to 1830, and the Ohio River was an important route for travel, commerce, and westward movement during that era. This modest landmark offers a quiet place to pause, consider Lincoln’s Indiana years, and look out across a landscape connected to the wider story of his early life. It is a natural companion stop for travelers exploring Lincoln-related sites in Spencer County and the surrounding Ohio River Valley.

Historical References / Learn More

• Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial — National Park Service
• Abraham Lincoln — Encyclopaedia Britannica

Listing Tags

Abraham Lincoln, Historic Landmark, Indiana History, Ohio River, Presidential History, Roadside Attractions, Rockport

Street

107 Clark Street

Latitude

37.878896

Longitude

-87.044334

Country

USA

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