Mary Todd Lincoln House, Lexington

Name: Mary Todd Lincoln House
Address: 578 W Main St, Lexington, 40507-1642, United States
Telephone: +1 859-233-9999

#16 among attractions in Lexington

Museum, Top attraction, History museum, Historical place

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Mary Todd Lincoln House in Lexington, Kentucky, USA, was the girlhood home of Mary Todd, the future first lady and wife of the 16th President, Abraham Lincoln. Today the fourteen-room house is a museum containing period furniture, portraits, and artifacts from the Todd and Lincoln families. The museum introduces visitors to the complex life of Mary Todd Lincoln, from her refined upbringing in a wealthy, slave-holding family to her reclusive years as a mourning widow. ()

Built: 1806 (218 years ago)Coordinates: 38°3'5"N, 84°30'10"W

Address

578 W Main StHistoric Western SuburbLexington 40507-1642 United States

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+1 859-233-9999

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Mary Todd Lincoln House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rupp Arena, Memorial Coliseum, Lexington History Center, Kentucky Theater.

~700 ftS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Rupp Arena, Lexington
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Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Memorial Coliseum, Lexington
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~1940 ftSE
Museum, History museum
Lexington History Center, Lexington
10 min walk • The Lexington History Center once housed several independent history museums in downtown Lexington, Kentucky. It was located in the former Fayette County Courthouse until 2012 when the city closed the building for renovation.
0.6 miSE
Nightlife, Theater, Concerts and shows
Kentucky Theater, Lexington
17 min walk • The Kentucky Theatre is a historic cinema in downtown Lexington, Kentucky, United States, that first opened in October 1922. The building is currently owned by the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government and leased to a non-profit that shows films and hosts concerts and events.
0.8 miE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
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~1050 ftSE
Park
Triangle Park, Lexington
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~1970 ftE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
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~1990 ftSE
Monuments and statues
John Hunt Morgan Memorial, Lexington
10 min walk • The John Hunt Morgan Memorial in Lexington, Kentucky, is a monument created during the Jim Crow era, as a tribute to Confederate General John Hunt Morgan, who was from Lexington and is buried in Lexington Cemetery.
~1800 ftSE
Monuments and statues
John C. Breckinridge Memorial, Lexington
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0.4 miSE
Italianate architecture
Higgins Block, Lexington
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~1140 ftSE
Opera, Concerts and shows, Theater
Lexington Opera House, Lexington
6 min walk • The Lexington Opera House is a theatre located at 401 West Short Street in downtown Lexington, Kentucky. Built in 1886, the Opera House replaced the former theatre, located on the corner of Main and Broadway, after fire destroyed it in January 1886.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Mary Todd Lincoln House open?

Mary Todd Lincoln House is open:

Monday 10 am - 3 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 3 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 3 pm
Thursday 10 am - 3 pm
Friday 10 am - 3 pm
Saturday 10 am - 3 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Mary Todd Lincoln House?

Nearby attractions include Central Bank Center, Lexington (4 min walk), Rupp Arena, Lexington (4 min walk), Historic Saint Paul Catholic Church, Lexington (5 min walk), Triangle Park, Lexington (6 min walk).

How to get to Mary Todd Lincoln House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mary Todd Lincoln House:

Bus

1359 South Upper @ 200 Outbound • Lines: 16 Southland Dr, 5 Nicholasville Road (11 min walk)
unknown - South Upper near Pine Outbound • Lines: 16 Southland Dr (14 min walk)