What word is misspelled on the Abraham Lincoln memorial? Updated: 15 Feb 2021, 18:37 THE Abraham Lincoln Memorial is a national building dedicated on May 30, 1922, to honour the 16th President of the United States. Located in Washington D.C, the Memorial has become a significant historical building in the US, as well as a symbol for race relations due to Lincoln's triumphs in abolishing slavery. 3 The Memorial is a national commemoration in Washington DC in honour of President Abraham LincolnCredit: Getty Images - Getty What are the words engraved on the Abraham Lincoln Memorial? Situated inside the central chamber of the Memorial is a large Abraham Lincoln figure with an inscription behind it.