Springfield in Sangamon County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

In Memory of Abraham Lincoln

16th President of the United States

— Born February 12, 1809 - Died April 15, 1865 —

In Memory of Abraham Lincoln Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Sean Jones, January 9, 2020

1. In Memory of Abraham Lincoln Marker

Inscription.
This relic is preserved, it being the tablet upon which were placed the remains of our illustrious dead in the receiving tomb of Oak Ridge Cemetery, May 4, 1865

This structure erected A.D. 1900

Erected 2016 by Sangamon County Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 4, 1865.

Location. 39° 49.457′ N, 89° 39.321′ W. Marker is in Springfield, Illinois, in Sangamon County. Marker can be reached from Monument Avenue, 0.3 miles north of West Oak Ridge Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Springfield IL 62702, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Oak Ridge Cemetery Arch (a few steps from this marker); Revolutionary War Patriots (a few steps from this marker); This Vault (within shouting distance of this marker); First Resting Place of Abraham Lincoln (within shouting distance of this marker); The Temporary Vault (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Oak Ridge Cemetery's Original Entrance

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(about 400 feet away); Reconstruction and Renovation (about 500 feet away); The Lincoln Descendants (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Springfield.

Photographed By Craig Doda, May 13, 2020

2. In Memory of Abraham Lincoln Marker

Photographed By Craig Doda, May 13, 2020

3. In Memory of Abraham Lincoln Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 9, 2020. This page has been viewed 206 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 9, 2020. 2, 3. submitted on November 9, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.