Lincoln's Home is located in Springfield, Illinois and served as the residence of Abraham Lincoln from 1844 until he became the President of the United States in 1861. The house is a two-story, wooden structure built in the Greek Revival style, featuring a distinctive white exterior and a large front porch. Today, Lincoln's Home is preserved as a national historic site, allowing visitors to explore the rooms where Lincoln lived with his family. The site includes a visitor center that provides educational exhibits about Lincoln's life and the significance of the home in American history.