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The Lincoln Tomb is the final resting place of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States; his wife Mary Todd Lincoln; and three of their four sons: Edward, William, and Thomas. It is located in Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield, Illinois .
Abraham Lincoln's Tomb. Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site. Oak Ridge Cemetery. Springfield, Illinois. Take a Virtual Tour. Lincoln Tomb Highlights. Lincoln Monument Association. SPECIAL EVENTS. February 12 Wreath-Laying Ceremony. April 15 Death Day Ceremony.
Lincoln Tomb. 1500 Monument Ave. - Oak Ridge Cemetery Springfield, Illinois 62702. 217-782-2717. Daily: 9 am - 4:45 pm. Free. Website. ABOUT. Within the walls of this stunning granite monument is the final resting place of Abraham Lincoln, his wife, Mary and three of their four sons.
The tomb is in the center of a 12-1/2-acre plot. Constructed of Massachusetts granite, it has a rectangular base surmounted by a 117-foot-high obelisk and a semicircular entrance way. A bronze reproduction of sculptor Gutzon Borglum's head of Lincoln in the U.S. Capitol rests on a pedestal in front of the entrance way.
In the heart of our country, on the edge of the city he called home, is the final resting place of President Abraham Lincoln, his wife, and three of their children. Built with donations from across America, the Lincoln Tomb honors the memory of our nation's greatest president and those who struggled with him toward a new birth of freedom.
Lincoln's tomb at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield, Illinois. After Abraham Lincoln was assassinated on April 14, 1865, a three-week series of events was held to mourn the death and memorialize the life of the 16th president of the United States.
Constructed in 1860, the Lincoln Tomb is a marvel of architectural design and symbolism. The 117-foot brick and granite structure, designed by renowned sculptor Larkin G. Mead, features a striking obelisk, a symbol of eternal life and a fitting tribute to a president whose legacy continues to shape the nation.
