Memorials to Abraham Lincoln

Hello there, little buddy! Do you know who Abraham Lincoln is? He was the 16th president of the United States a very long time ago. He was a very important person who helped end slavery and keep our country together during a big war. Because he was so important, a lot of people wanted to remember him even after he passed away.

So, they built memorials to him! A memorial is like a big statue or building that helps people remember someone important. The most famous memorial to Abraham Lincoln is called the Lincoln Memorial. Have you ever seen a penny with a picture of Lincoln on it? Well, that's what the Lincoln Memorial looks like! It's a big, grand building made out of white marble with a huge statue of Lincoln sitting inside. Lots of people go there to visit and take pictures.

But that's not the only memorial to Lincoln! There are many others all over the country. Some are big, like the Lincoln Memorial, and others are much smaller. Some are statues of Lincoln, some are buildings named after him, and some are even schools named after him. Whatever form they take, these memorials help people remember Abraham Lincoln and all the great things he did for our country.