Interesting Facts on Abraham Lincoln
- Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809.
- Lincoln had a dog named Fido.
- Lincoln was 6’4”, the tallest president.
- Lincoln was born in Kentucky.
- Lincoln was the first President born outside of the thirteen colonies.
- Lincoln worked as a rail splitter, store clerk, and lawyer.
- Lincoln kept letters, bills, and notes in his stovepipe hat.
- Lincoln was a member of a group in the Illinois Legislature called the Long Nine—a moniker that related to their height.
- Lincoln was born in a one room cabin.
- Lincoln helped found the Republican party.
- Lincoln had four sons.
- Lincoln’s son Robert Todd Lincoln was present for the dedication of the Lincoln memorial.
- Lincoln had two siblings Sarah and Thomas.
- Lincoln’s grandfather was named Abraham Lincoln.
- A girl by the name of Grace Bedell suggested to Lincoln he grow his beard.
- Lincoln was married to Mary Todd Lincoln.
- Lincoln is only president ever to receive a patent for a device that lifts boats above shoals.
- Lincoln piloted flatboats.
- Lincoln’s favorite sport was wrestling.
- Lincoln’s favorite poem was Mortality by William Knox.
- Lincoln’s favorite dessert was White Almond Cake.
- Lincoln, Nebraska was named after Abraham Lincoln.
- Lincoln’s mother, Nancy Hanks Lincoln, died of milk poisoning.
- Lincoln was attending the play Our American Cousin when he was assassinated.
- Lincoln was a captain in the Black Hawk War.
- Lincoln loved the works of Edgar Allan Poe.