Meet New Salem State Park

It was here in the heart of Illinois, just a little ways from the state capital that you will find the village where Lincoln came to his own in Illinois. Here at New Salem State Park, you can learn many great details about Lincoln the young man. The part that I fell in love with was the romance that developed between Abe and the young and beautiful Ann Rutledge. It was here in New Salem that this romance budded. I encourage you to visit this park and pick your favorite story from among the many about the village.