Lincoln memorial opening in Kentucky in waterfront park

New Lincoln memorial in Kentucky waterfront park

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Louisville’s Waterfront Park has a new memorial honoring Abe Lincoln.

The 12-foot-statue is scheduled to be dedicated June 4 in a sunset ceremony, highlights the 16th president’s connection to Kentucky, where he was born.

The statue was sculpted by Louisville artist Ed Hamilton.

The memorial also includes an amphitheater that has famous Lincoln quotes carved into its granite seating.