The Lincoln Foundation

Photo Gallery
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The Mitchell Cemetery
Daniel Mitchell descendants, Kebo Mitchell and Dennis Mitchell at the Mitchell Cemetery at Beechland.

The Lincoln Spring
This spring which still runs today was the water source for Thomas Lincoln and Nancy Hanks when they moved here in 1805.

William Hardesty
New clippings documenting William Hardesty's role in Lincoln history

Fulling Mill
Remnant of the Fulling Mill on the bank of the Beechfork

The "Breeding House"
The "Breeding House" located on what was once the Stephen C. Brown estate, now owned by Ed O'Daniel

Francis Berry house
The original site at the top of the knoll is the Francis Berry house.
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James Calhoun home
The home of James Calhoun who claimed he cast the only vote in Washington County for Abraham Lincoln in the 1860 election.

The Beechfork River
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The Francis Berry Cabin
The Francis Berry Cabin at Lincoln Park is the house in which Thomas Lincoln and Nancy Hanks married June 12, 1806.

Donald Ensor
Lincoln Foundation Board Member, Donald Ensor, at the dedication of the Lincoln Spring/Housekeeping Cabin marker

The Mitchell Family
The Mitchell Family on the dedication of their marker, April 2023

Lincoln descendants
Lincoln descendants, Kebo and Dennis Mitchell with Ed O'Daniel, Lincoln Foundation Board Member

The 2nd Historical Marker
The second historic marker near the site of the Pioneer Cemetery and the assassination of Captain Abraham Lincoln, grandfather of the 16th President.

The Lincoln Foundation Meeting
December 2021 meeting of the Lincoln Foundation at the historic home of Ed O'Daniel

Book Event
Book release event at the Lincoln Legacy Museum in Springfield, Ky

News article
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Ann Taylor Waters
The late Ann Taylor Waters with Jerry Coleman

Springfield Mayor
Board member Mike Crain with Springfield Mayor Debbie Wakefield

Sara Mitchell Thompson marker
Sara Mitchell Thompson marker donated by Donald and Vicki Ensor

Ben Settles crew
Ben Settles crew working under direction of Lincoln Foundation Board member, Jerry Coleman

John Wharton
John Wharton assisted with placement of Sara Mitchell Thompson marker at Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

First meeting of Lincoln Foundation
April 16, 2021
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Ed O'Daniel home
The Stephen C. Brown Historic house

Springfield Mayor
Board member Mike Crain with Springfield Mayor Debbie Wakefield