Near Lerna in Coles County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Shiloh Cemetery

Photographed By Jason Voigt, December 15, 2021

1. Shiloh Cemetery Marker

Inscription. In Shiloh Cemetery are the graves of Thomas and Sarah Lincoln, father and step-mother of Abraham Lincoln. On January 31, 1861, shortly before assuming the presidency, Lincoln came here from Springfield to visit his father's grave in company with his step-mother.

Erected 1934 by the State of Illinois.

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, and the Illinois State Historical Society series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is January 31, 1861.

Location. 39° 23.249′ N, 88° 14.201′ W. Marker is near Lerna, Illinois, in Coles County. Marker is on East Lincoln Highway Road west of County Road 1300E, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located at the front of Shiloh Presbyterian Church and Thomas Lincoln Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12988 E Lincoln Hwy Rd, Lerna IL 62440, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Thomas Lincoln, Kentucky Militiaman (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas and Sarah Bush Lincoln (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Lincoln's Grave (within shouting distance of this marker); Corp. Richard Easton

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Lincoln Cemetery War Memorial (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Moore House (approx. 1½ miles away); The Reuben Moore Home (approx. 1½ miles away); The Last Lincoln Farm (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lerna.

Photographed By Jason Voigt, December 15, 2021

2. Shiloh Cemetery Marker

Final resting place of the Lincolns image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Jason Voigt, December 15, 2021

3. Final resting place of the Lincolns

Credits. This page was last revised on December 15, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 511 times since then and 73 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 15, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.