Lincoln Tomb

Walk through the granite tomb in Oak Ridge Cemetery where Abraham Lincoln, his wife and three of their sons are buried.

1500 Monument Ave · Springfield, IL

About Lincoln Tomb

Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site in Oak Ridge Cemetery holds the remains of Abraham Lincoln, Mary Todd Lincoln and three of their four sons. A 117-foot granite obelisk rises over the monument, which was designed by sculptor Larkin Mead and built with donations from across the country. A bronze recasting of Gutzon Borglum's head of Lincoln stands in front of the entrance. Inside, marble corridors with bronze statues of Lincoln lead to the burial chamber.

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