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

Reconstruction and Renovation

Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, June 17, 2011

1. Reconstruction and Renovation Marker

Inscription.
The Lincoln tomb has undergone two reconstructions. The first, undertaken from 1899 to 1901, corrected a failing foundation. the structure was completely dismantled, new foundations were placed and the tomb was re-erected with an additional 15 feet added to the obelisk's height. In September 1901 President Lincoln's remains were placed in a new vault below the floor of the burial chamber. Interior renovations in 1930 and 1931 created decorative hallways leading to the burial chamber with its magnificent marble memorial stone.

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 September 1901.

Location. 39° 49.378′ N, 89° 39.338′ W. Marker is in Springfield, Illinois, in Sangamon County. It is in Oak Ridge. It can be reached from Monument Avenue north of West Oak Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1500 Monument Ave, Springfield IL 62702, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in Central Illinois.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Abraham Lincoln's Tomb (a few steps from this marker); Building the Lincoln 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); Receiving Vault (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Resting Place of Abraham Lincoln (about 400 feet away); This Vault (about 400 feet away); Revolutionary War Patriots (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Springfield.

Other markers no longer nearby. Some Exterior Features (was here, next to this marker but has been confirmed missing); The Lincoln Descendants (was here, next to this marker but has been confirmed missing);

Lincoln's Marble Tomb image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, June 17, 2011

2. Lincoln's Marble Tomb

Temporary Tombs (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing); The Grave of Abraham Lincoln (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing).

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 914 times since then and 57 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.