Mary Todd Lincoln House
- Landmark
- Regional draw
- Lexington-Fayette urban county
Mary Todd Lincoln's childhood home in Lexington interprets the life of a first lady whose story extends beyond her marriage to Abraham Lincoln. Period rooms and family material place her upbringing within the society of nineteenth-century Kentucky.
Read the interpretation with attention to the household's wider history, including its connection to slavery. Check current tour and visitor arrangements before travelling, and confirm any accessibility requirements for the historic building.
Visitor details reviewed October 17, 2026. Check [official visitor information](http://www.mtlhouse.org) for current access, admission, and operating arrangements. View on OpenStreetMap.
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