This is the oldest cemetery west of the Allegheny Mountains, and contains graves of 500 pioneers. Lincoln Marriage Temple A brick building shelters the cabin where Abraham Lincoln's parents were married. The cabin was moved from the original site near Springfield, Kentucky, where Thomas Lincoln and Nancy Hanks were married June 12, 1806. The exploration of the Northwestern Territory by George Rogers Clark, dedicated in 1934 by Franklin D. Roosevelt. The gift shop features Kentucky handcrafts and souvenirs.
Tables are available on the grounds.
The playground is located near the picnic shelter. The park hosts many special events throughout the year, such as the Heritage Festival and the Holiday Gala. For more information, click on the events button at the top of the page. Or contact the park for information regarding these and other special events, or go to the Kentucky State Parks Booklet Order Page to order the state parks booklet which includes special events. The park is 32 miles southwest of Lexington on US 68 in Harrodsburg.