Moore Home State Historic Site

The Moore Home is the site of President-elect Abraham Lincoln’s last visit with his beloved stepmother Sarah and family before traveling to Washington, D.C. on January 31, 1861.  The home is that of Sarah’s daughter Matilda and her husband Reuben Moore.  The 1.5 story frame structure dating to the late 1850s, was reconstructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1936 and has been furnished with 1860s period pieces.

Visitor Information

Address: 1442 Lincoln Hwy Rd Lerna, Illinois 62440

Website: https://dnrhistoric.illinois.gov/experience/sites/central/lincoln-log.html

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