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We followed the signs getting off at the cemetery. We passed different war memorials before finding a lot in front of Lincoln's grave. There were restrooms at the gravesite. Visiting Lincoln's Tomb was free. Pres Lincoln, Mary, & 3 of their sons' remains are here. The Lincoln Tomb was formally dedicated on October 15, 1874, 150-years ago. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources presents "Porch Talks" on the grounds of the Residence at the Lincoln Tomb providing :20 programs about lesser-known facts surrounding this monument. We drove into the cemetery, passing From 1865 to 1901, Lincoln's coffin was moved 17 times due to construction & fears for the safety of the president's remains. There was actually a plot in 1876 to steal his body and hold it for ransom. The coffin itself was opened on five separate occasions. Lincoln Cemetery is a 112 acre historically African American cemetery in Blue Island, with over 16,000 interments. Many famous black musicians, scientists, aviators, athletes ... are also here.
I mean, it's a tomb. Nice landscaping, nice bronze, I think the monument is a nice touch. Short visit. Knowledgeable staff.
A wonderful monument. Make sure you go inside the memorial if it is open. We wanted to visit Springfield to see all the wonderful sites in Lincoln's hometown. We visited teh Presidential Library and Museum and ate lunch at a nearby park with a pool. The Museum was lovely and I could have spent days there but we decided that we wanted to see his tomb since is was nearby. It is a short drive from the Museum (about 5 min) through a cemetery on the northwest end of the city. It is very pretty. There is a parking lot down the hill from the memorial that serves as his tomb. The tomb has a bust of his head in front that superstition says is good luck to rub its nose. You can walk around the entire structure. When we visited, there was a tour that was able to walk up to the second story of the structure but noone else was allowed. The hidden gem here is a door at the base of the monument that is beautiful inside. It circles the tomb in air-conditioned walkway. The four corners of the have small status of Lincoln in different periods of his life. It is very nice and well done. I highly recommend it to anyone in the area.
Abraham Lincoln's Tomb is in the Oakridge Cemetery just a short drive from downtown Springfield. He's buried there with his wife Mary and his 3 sons. This is his final resting place after his coffin was moved 17 times due to potential grave robbers and construction of this site. The obelisk outside the tomb is 117 ft tall there are several rooms and bronze statues of Lincoln duplicating him at different times of his life. The inside is solid marble! There's even a grave keepers home alongside the grave that appointed custodians lived and watched over his tomb from 1874-2014. Due to state budget issues, the last custodian retired and wasn't replaced.
This is an amazing resting place for an amazing president. The massive structure is as impressive inside as outside. Abe and his wife and all but one of his children rest inside. Many statues represent Lincoln in various stages of his life. The cemetery itself is massive and I wish we had had time to explore it.
Free parking. Free admission. Clean restrooms. Must see beautifully maintained grounds, florals, historic and educational site honoring former President, Abraham Lincoln. We're very pleased to stop by for a visit. Eventually led to friendly discussion and debate between my husband and son. Donations are welcome at the end of self guided, go at your own pace tour. We also quizzed our son regarding what Abraham Lincoln was famous for. Highly recommend for all to visit.
Touring this tomb is a deeply emotional experience. It's a moment to reflect on how diminished our current president is in comparison to the extraordinary leader and human being Abraham Lincoln. Standing next to Lincoln's burial place, that contrast feels absolutely overwhelmingly, devastatingly sad.
The outside is under restoration, which is a bit of a bummer, but the inside is still open for view. This isn't the fanciest presidential tomb I've been to. That would be Grant's mausoleum in New York City (though he's technically above ground in a sarcophagus, thus the trick question, who is buried in Grant's tomb). But it is somber and fits the man Lincoln was. He would not have wanted too much ornamentation. You take a one way loop down granite(?) hallways. You can see bronze casts or many of his famous statues that are placed all over the united states. The tomb is large and plain, surrounded by flags. I did not realize Mary Todd Lincoln was also buried here, as are all of his children except Robert, who is buried at Arlington. Hours are 9-5 and entry is free. It wasn't crowded when I visited, but from what I understand, it can be. There is a bronze bust of Lincoln outside, which you can tell is the subject of many a photo op, as his nose is now shiny from the many hands touching him. Located in Oak Ridge cemetery, the cemetery is open til 8, at least during the summer season.
A must see in Springfield. Located in Oak Ridge Cemetery, a granite tomb and 117-foot obelisk serve as the final resting place for President Abraham Lincon, his wife Mary Todd Lincoln, and three of their four children, Eddie, Willie and Tad. Robert is buried at Arlington Cemetery. You can go inside the landmark and visit the semicircular receiving room. Bronze statues honoring Lincoln line the walkway leading to the Lincoln family tomb and chamber. Read the story about the Chicago grave robbers that attempted to steal the body and hold it for ransom. This led ultimately to Robert Todd Lincoln, the only surviving son, requesting that Lincoln's remain be moved to their final resting place a concrete vault 10 feet below the surface of the burial room. A bronze recasting of Gutzon Borglum's head of Lincoln stands on an outside pedestal. Borglum is most famous for his work on Mount Rushmore. Lincoln's Tomb was designated one of the first National Historic Landmarks in 1960. Free to visit. Stamps available for your National Park Passport.
We are in Springfield for a couple of days and arrived late in the afternoon. Saving the Presidential Museum for tomorrow. This was built in 1874 and final resting place for President Lincoln, his wife and 3 of his 4 children. There were bronze statues and marbled walls. Very fancy place for an awesome President. We listened to a Porch talk led by a historian who totally put this liberal in her place when she made a stupid comment of our country being in a civil war nowadays. The historian gave us some good ideas where to go and do in Springfield.
The tomb is located in Oak Ridge Cemetery and there's enough signage that you certainly can't miss it. Or just follow the parade of school buses that are bringing and endless number of kids here to see it. That said, you will want to wait until after all the kids have been and gone through the inside. It is underground and there is nothing to break down the echo. I lucked out and arrived during a school bus gap so I mostly had the inside to myself to see the tomb and view the statues of Lincoln inside and read the quotes. I've been to the Lincoln Monument and I've been to Gettysburg. This was definitely worth it for me. [Round number review 19700 overall - 152 in Illinois - 672 of 2023.]
Wow. This was very impressive. The Oak Ridge Cemetary itself was impressive. Graves go back to the 1840s. And the Cemetary is still selling plots to this day. We spent time just driving around, impressed by the monuments. Many have been maintained well, with very old plots seemingly having new stones. The tomb is fantastic, as is the history of the tomb. If you haven't learned about its history, it is worth looking up the grave robbers who tried to steal his body. Fortunately, there were unsuccessful, but it set the pace for the development of the tomb over time. Lincoln, Mary, and their three young children are all there. The eldest son, Robert Todd Lincoln, was buried at Arlington National Cemetary but is remembered in carved marble here. Directly over Lincoln and Mary is a large sarcophagus. As the story goes, there was at least one more attempt to steal Lincoln's body. They took the bodies and laid them under the floorboards until they had a better solution. The tomb was rebuilt in the early 1900s by their eldest son, Robert Todd Lincoln. To ensure there were no more robberies, he had the crew dig a ten-foot hole, the Lincoln's bodies were placed at the bottom, and thousands of pounds of concrete covered them. No one will be able to try that again. The tomb was the most impressive of the various things we saw in Lincoln during our trip. Do yourself a favor and find a way to see this sometime in your life. You will not be disappointed.
Review Visit: April 11th, 2012 Here lies Abraham Lincoln, Vampire Hunter and 16th President of the United States of America. Abraham is my favorite President. I'm not sure why but something about him resonates well with me. Maybe it's how all Illinois-born residents feel. Either way, visiting Springfield as a kid and seeing the Lincoln stuff is a huge part of most children's childhood growing up in the Central Illinois area. So, after visiting this place as a kid and coming back as an adult, it was great to see that nothing really changed from what I remember. Not that I would expect a tomb to undergo radical changes in 2 decades. Upon first getting here, you realize this is more than a plaque that marks a spot on the ground. The tomb itself is a building that you can go in and see where the President lies. You can take the stairs to the top of the building and do... something. It was under construction while I was there so we couldn't take in the sights from a higher elevation. Before you head in to the vault and get a little tour/history lesson, you HAVE to rub Lincoln's nose before you do anything else. It's a must. There is a giant Lincoln head outside that has an extra shiny nose from it being rubbed a million times over the years. After the nose-rubbing and tomb tour, you are free to explore the surrounding area. This is option but one I suggest if the weather allows. The groundskeeper does a great job of keeping the landscape beautiful. You can walk around to behind the tomb building to see the Receiving Vault. This is where Lincoln was temporarily buried until his final resting spot was available. Over the years, people have taken to throwing pennies in to the open area of the Receiving Vault. I may or may not have contributed some pennies to this. The Receiving Vault was a fun find as I never knew it was here. As Matt and I wandered the grounds, we ran across a possible bell tower. There was no signage indicating what it was so a bell tower is my best guess. If you have to visit Springfield for Lincoln-related things, the Tomb should be at the top of your list of places to visit. If you are someone who just likes to travel and explore new places, the Lincoln Tomb should be on the top of your list if you are in the Springfield area.
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This is a very beautiful, and moving, tribute to Mr. Lincoln. The perfect thing to see after visiting the Lincoln Home National Historic Site. The GPS took us right there. read more
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Well kept grounds even with the several visitors throughout the year. Beautiful temporary and permanent tombs for Lincoln and family, Lincoln statue, and Lincoln dedication tablet. Peaceful and quiet to pay respects to the late and great Honest Abe. read more
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Lincoln's tomb in an interesting stop in Springfield. The monument is located In a small cemetery, but it is huge and well marked - you can't miss it! When you arrive be sure to rub the nose of the statue outside the tomb for good luck! The inside of the tomb circles around and has Lincoln quotes, speeches, and statue replicas inside. He is buried under a raised stone sarcophagus in the back. It feels kinda strange to have people taking photos close to where people are buried, but if you like Lincoln it's an important landmark. read more
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We read and teach our children about past founding fathers of our nation and how special it is to be close to him. My first presidential tomb visit and it was very beautiful. Interior sculptures and layout is very beautiful and touching. Volunteer was able to answer my questions too. read more
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Definitely worth a visit! The monument and ground are beautiful and well-kept. It's a moving experience being at Lincoln's final resting place. It's free to visit and doesn't require a large time commitment. Would definitely recommend to others! read more
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