Arbor Hill in Albany in Albany County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Lincoln Mourned
1. Lincoln Mourned Commemorative Marker
"The face had an expression of absolute content, of relief, at throwing off a burden such as few men have been called upon to bear --- a burden which few men could have borne." - Recollections of New York Secretary of State Chauncey M. Depew.
President Abraham Lincoln's funeral train arrived in Albany, N.Y. on April 25, 1865. Lincoln laid in state at the old State House where mourners passed by for about 12 hours the next day. It is estimated that 50,000 people stood in line to pay their respects to the slain president. The line of mourners extended from the old State House, located just in front of the current Capitol, all the way down to Broadway.
At 2:00 p.m., six white horses carrying the president's hearse led a procession of dignitaries, citizens, and bands. Bells tolled as the parade of mourners escorted the hearse to the train station on Broadway.
Erected 2007 by New York State Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission and Heritage New York.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Roads & Vehicles • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln series list. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1858.
Location. 42° 39.243′
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Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and in the Capital District. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: No. 25 Quackenbush St. (a few steps from this marker); Albany Pump Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Patroon Street (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Clinton Square (about 600 feet away); Herman Melville (about 600 feet away); First Church in Albany (Reformed) (about 600 feet away); United Traction Company Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Erie Canal (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Albany.
Also see . . .
1. Albany Heritage Area Visitors Center. (Submitted on February 6, 2008, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York.)
2. "Lincoln's Final Journey". Courtesy:: "youtube.com" (Submitted on May 17, 2011.)
3. President Abraham Lincoln Funeral Honor Guard ::. “An Honor Guard accompanied Lincoln's coffin to Springfield, Illinoirs. This is a list of the Veterans Reserve Corps members.
Courtesy of the New York State Military Museum and Veterans Research Center
2. Lincoln Mourned Marker Detail
Additional keywords. Slain Fallen President Abraham Lincoln Mourned Albany New York State
Courtesy of the New York State Military Museum and Veterans Research Center
3. Lincoln Mourned Marker Detail
Alexander Gardner (Courtesy of the Library of Congress), February 5, 1865
4. Lincoln Mourned Marker Detail
Photograph from the last formal portrait sitting, Feb. 5, 1865, in Washington, D.C. "One of five poses taken by Gardner ten weeks before the President was assassinated." (Source: Ostendorf, p. 219) - Library of Congress
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, January 18, 2008
5. Lincoln Mourned Commemorative Marker in Quackenbush Square
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, January 18, 2008
6. Lincoln Mourned Commemorative Marker in Quackenbush Square
The late afternoon sun falls on the Lincoln Mourned marker which is standing between the trees and the brick building in the photo, a few steps from the entrance to the Albany Heritage Area Visitors Center.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 6, 2008, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 3,248 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 6, 2008, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 16, 2018, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 5, 6. submitted on February 6, 2008, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
