Alog cabin orlog home is a house built from wooden logs. They were first built inNorway, but are usually associated with woody areas of theUnited States, and especially withpioneerculture.edit[1]Abraham Lincoln was born in a log cabin, and that is the basis for the toy "Lincoln Logs". Log cabins have also been a symbol in American politics, as some Presidents said they were born in log cabins to make them seem closer to the people. Today's log cabins typically have all the conveniences of other modern homes. Log cabin "kits" are now available and log cabins make greatvacation homes. "[2] A group of Republicans who dislike some of the stands of theRepublican Party call themselves "Log Cabin Republicans"..[3]