Oak Ridge in Springfield in Sangamon County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Grave of Abraham Lincoln
Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, June 17, 2011
1. The Grave of Abraham Lincoln Marker
This structure marks the graves of Abraham Lincoln, his wife Mary, and three of their four children. Members of the Lincoln family chose the site in May 1865. Planned and built in the years following the president's shocking death, the tomb remains an imposing symbol of the people's sorrow.
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 month for this entry is May 1865.
Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 39° 49.378′ N, 89° 39.348′ W. Marker was in Springfield, Illinois, in Sangamon County. It was in Oak Ridge. It could be reached from Monument Avenue 0.3 miles north of West Oak Ridge Street, on the left when traveling north. Marker is in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 1500 Monument Avenue, Springfield IL 62702, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker was in Central Illinois. It was also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it was in North America,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Building the Lincoln Tomb (here, next to this marker); Reconstruction and Renovation (a few steps from this marker); Abraham Lincoln's Tomb (a few steps from this marker); The Temporary Vault (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lincoln Tomb Custodian's Residence (within shouting distance of this marker); First Resting Place of Abraham Lincoln (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Receiving Vault (about 400 feet away); This Vault (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Springfield.
Other markers no longer nearby. Temporary Tombs (was here, next to this marker but has been confirmed missing); Some Exterior Features (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing); The Lincoln Descendants (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, June 17, 2011
2. The Grave of Abraham Lincoln Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 31, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,104 times since then and 59 times this year. Last updated on July 15, 2026, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 31, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
