Lincoln Tomb, Springfield

Name: Lincoln Tomb
Address: 1500 Monument Ave, Springfield, 62702, United States
Telephone: (217) 782-2717

#4 among attractions in Springfield

Top attraction, Memorial site, Memorial

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Facts and practical information

The Lincoln Tomb is the final resting place of the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln; 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. Constructed of granite, the tomb has a large, single-story rectangular base, surmounted by an obelisk, with a semicircular receiving room entranceway, on one end, and semicircular crypt or burial-room opposite. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1868 (157 years ago)Coordinates: 39°49'23"N, 89°39'21"W

Address

1500 Monument AveSpringfield 62702 United States

Contact

(217) 782-2717

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Day trips

Lincoln Tomb – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield and Central Illinois African-American History Museum, Shea's Route 66 Museum, Illinois Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

~840 ftW
Cemetery
Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield
5 min walk • Oak Ridge Cemetery is an American cemetery in Springfield, Illinois. The Lincoln Tomb, where Abraham Lincoln, his wife and all but one of their children lie, is here, as are the graves of other prominent Illinois figures.
~1290 ftSE
Museum, History museum
Springfield and Central Illinois African-American History Museum, Springfield
7 min walk • The Springfield and Central Illinois African-American History Museum is a museum of African-American history and culture located in Springfield in the U.S. state of Illinois. The museum was founded in 2012 by historical educator Douglas King, and moved to a permanent location adjacent to Springfield's Oak Ridge Cemetery in March 2016.
1 miNE
39°49'44"N • 89°38'18"W
Shea's Route 66 Museum, Springfield
26 min walk • Museum, Historical place
0.4 miSW
Monuments and statues
Illinois Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Springfield
11 min walk • Illinois Vietnam Veterans Memorial honors the 3,009 Illinois residents who were killed or listed as missing in action during the Vietnam War.
0.4 miSW
Memorial
World War II Illinois Veterans Memorial, Springfield
10 min walk • The World War II Illinois Veterans Memorial is the official memorial of the U.S. state of Illinois maintained in honor of veterans of the war, as well as those bereaved during the course of the conflict.
1 miS
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Edwards Place, Springfield
26 min walk • Edwards Place is a historic house located at 700 North 4th Street in Springfield, Illinois. The house was begun in 1833 in the Greek Revival style, making it one of the oldest houses in Springfield. Additions in 1836 and 1843, and a major rebuild/expansion in 1857, created the Italianate house preserved today.
0.9 miS
Universities and schools
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield
23 min walk • Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is a medical school located in Springfield, the capital of the U.S. state of Illinois. It is part of the Southern Illinois University system, which includes a campus in Edwardsville as well as the flagship in Carbondale.
0.4 miNE
Park
Nelson Center, Springfield
11 min walk • The Franklin P. Nelson Recreation Center is a 2,100-seat multi purpose ice arena and recreational facility located in Springfield, Illinois. The ice arena has two NHL regulation-sized ice sheets.
1 miS
39°48'35"N • 89°38'59"W
Springfield Art Association, Springfield
25 min walk • Museum
0.7 miSE
Queen Anne architecture
John F. Bretz House and Warehouse, Springfield
19 min walk • The John F. Bretz House and Warehouse are a pair of historic buildings located at 1113 North Fifth Street in Springfield, Illinois. The house was built circa 1886 for contractor John F. Bretz.
1.3 miNE
Neighbourhood
Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield
34 min walk • The Illinois State Fairgrounds is located in Springfield, Illinois. It hosts the annual Illinois State Fair in the summer as well as other events throughout the year. The fairgrounds encompasses 366 acres of land and was added as a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lincoln Tomb?

Nearby attractions include Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield (5 min walk), Springfield and Central Illinois African-American History Museum, Springfield (7 min walk), World War II Illinois Veterans Memorial, Springfield (10 min walk), Nelson Center, Springfield (11 min walk).