Conkling, Kentucky -
Lincoln Carved by Mysterious Hobo

Lincoln Carved by Mysterious Hobo

A chiseled rock carving of Abe Lincoln, set back in the woods, was a surprise gift from a peddler who wandered into town one summer, and then vanished. Roadsideamerica.com Report... [11/25/2008]

Lincoln Carved by Mysterious Hobo

We made it back and still it was hard to find, but Lincoln was there. When you find the old road, walk until you come to a fence with a keep out sign. Just past that, the road is completely blocked -- you will have to climb the bank on right about 20 feet from the sign to get up to the road again, and from there you will find it. I think it would be impassable doing the summer months because of all the vines growing everywhere. You wouldn't be able to even see the road. [David Perkins, 01/11/2012]

Obscure Lincoln Monument Carved by Mysterious Hobo

From Hwy 11 go past first road on left, then a white house, and just past it you'll see a street sign for Lincoln Rd, turn left there. It is steep and rocky and the concrete bridge was passable, looked fine to me.

Went to top of hill and parked by house (looked empty). I did find a small road that went up the hill, but it was full of weeds higher then me. I didn't want to try to wade through them. The road was to your left when you pull up to the house behind the shed, then walk up the large bank and you'll see the road.

Maybe be able to drive up there with a 4x4 if you could see past the weeds. I'm going back this winter when the weeds are gone and I'll report back. [David Perkins, 07/01/2011]

Obscure Lincoln Monument Carved by Mysterious Peddler

We visited this sight, but unfortunately could not find the art work. The property owned by the Combs seems to be deserted, and the small concrete bridge for vehicles is uprooted and impassable. We climbed up to the first flat open area, but no trail or open space was visible and without distinct directions or the owners of the house available, we gave up. [Diane Plumley, 09/18/2009]