Lincoln Tomb, Presidential tomb in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, United States.
The Lincoln Tomb features a 117-foot obelisk surrounded by bronze military statues representing infantry, navy, artillery, and cavalry from the Civil War period.
Construction of the tomb began in 1868 after Springfield citizens formed the National Lincoln Monument Association to create a memorial for the assassinated president.
The burial room contains black and white marble walls with a gold leaf ceiling, while 36 bronze panels commemorate each state of the Union from Lincoln's time.
Located at 1500 Monument Avenue, the tomb welcomes visitors daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM between March and October, with shorter hours during winter months.
Following an attempted theft in 1876, Lincoln's remains were secretly moved and later placed in a brick vault beneath the burial room floor in 1887.
Location: Springfield
Inception: 1874
Architects: Larkin Goldsmith Mead
Part of: Oak Ridge Cemetery
Website: http://lincolntomb.org
GPS coordinates: 39.82333,-89.65583
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:15
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