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Kentucky

100 South College Street
Harrodsburg, KY 40330, USA

Website: https://parks.ky.gov/harrodsburg/parks/historic/old-fort-harrod-state-park

Located on the grounds of this state park is the Lincoln Marriage Temple, a brick pavilion enshrining the cabin in which the parents of President Abraham Lincoln were wed on June 12, 1806. Also, the "Mansion Museum" features Confederate and Union rooms. Exhibits include paintings, photographs, newspapers, documents, and firearms.

 

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