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Mary Todd Lincoln House
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Within walking distance of the AirBnb, you can tour the childhood home of our 16th president’s wife
Mrs. Mary Todd Lincoln, perhaps one of the most intriguing First Ladies of United States history, grew up in this home. You think you know Mary Todd Lincoln? Visit this wonderful home and meet a Mrs. Lincoln that was sophisticated, educated, and versed in politics few have been in modern history.
Mary Todd, who would become Mrs. Abraham Lincoln, one of America's most controversial First Ladies, was born in Lexington in 1818. Her father, Robert Todd, was a successful businessman and Whig politician; her grandfather, Levi Todd, was one of Lexington's founders. Her mother died when she was six. In 1832, her father and his new wife moved the family to this brick house on West Main Street. Mary lived here until she was 21, when she went to Springfield, Illinois to live with her sister.
Mary Todd, who would become Mrs. Abraham Lincoln, one of America's most controversial First Ladies, was born in Lexington in 1818. Her father, Robert Todd, was a successful businessman and Whig politician; her grandfather, Levi Todd, was one of Lexington's founders. Her mother died when she was six.…
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578 W Main St
Lexington, KY
West Suburb