Lincoln Tomb
Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site
An obelisk-topped mausoleum in Oak Ridge Cemetery, where Lincoln, his wife and three of their sons are buried. Visitors have a habit of rubbing the nose of the bronze statue for good luck.
Lincoln's Tomb is in Oak Ridge Cemetery on the north side of town. It was completed in 1874. The granite obelisk is about 36 meters tall, and around it are groups of statues of Lincoln with infantry, cavalry, artillery and naval figures. The nose of the bronze Lincoln statue at the entrance has been polished bright by countless visitors' hands, as it is said to bring good luck. Inside, marble corridors display statues of Lincoln from different periods. Lincoln himself is buried about 3 meters below ground on the north side of the tomb chamber, in concrete. An attempted grave robbery once took place. His wife Mary and their three sons rest in alcoves opposite. Admission is free. It is generally open from about 9:00 to 17:00 Tuesday to Saturday, although this is subject to announcements from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. The cemetery also has Illinois memorials for the Vietnam and Korean wars.
Opening hours
Tuesday to Saturday, about 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
- Old State Capitol State Historic Site
- Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices State Historic Site
- Illinois State Capitol
- Illinois State Museum
- Illinois Governor's Mansion
- Lincoln Depot
- Lincoln Home National Historic Site