Mile Square in Indianapolis in Marion County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Lincoln Funeral Train
Photographed By Pat Filippone, July 19, 2013
1. The Lincoln Funeral Train Marker
First Side
Assassinated President Abraham Lincoln's funeral was April 19, 1865 at the White House. The funeral train left for Springfield, Illinois April 21 directed by the military; stops en route allowed mourners to pay homage. In Richmond, Indiana, Governor Oliver P. Morton boarded; train reached Indianapolis, April 30, at 7:00 a.m. Buildings were draped in black.
Side B
In the rain, Lincoln's coffin was escorted along crowded streets lined with soldiers to old State House, located here. Reports say at least 50,000 people viewed Lincoln's open casket in the rotunda. Through streets lit by bonfires and torches, coffin was returned to Union Depot; train departed at 12:00 a.m. for Michigan City, last scheduled Indiana stop.
Erected 2009 by Indiana Historical Bureau and Indiana Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission. (Marker Number 49.2009.1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln, and the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is April 30, 1865.
Location. 39° 46.064′ N, 86° 9.747′ W. Marker is in Indianapolis, Indiana, in Marion County. It
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Robert Dale Owen (a few steps from this marker); George Washington (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas A. Hendricks, 1890 (within shouting distance of this marker); Native White Oak Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Gov. Henry F. Schricker (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Gov. Henry F. Schricker (within shouting distance of this marker); Governor Townsend Tulip Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Bicentennial Moon Tree (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianapolis.
Photographed By Pat Filippone, July 19, 2013
2. The Lincoln Funeral Train Marker
Second Side.
Photographed By Pat Filippone, July 19, 2013
3. The Lincoln Funeral Train Marker
Vice President Thomas Hendricks statue in the background.
Photographed By Tom Bosse, November 20, 2022
4. The Lincoln Funeral Train Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2015, by Pat Filippone of Stockton, California. This page has been viewed 843 times since then and 48 times this year. Last updated on September 7, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 31, 2015, by Pat Filippone of Stockton, California. 4. submitted on November 21, 2022, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
