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18. Lincoln’s Tomb

Abraham Lincoln's final resting place in Springfield, Illinois
Abraham Lincoln’s final resting place in Springfield, Illinois.		Several sculptures surrounding the outside of the memorial structure depict scenes from Lincoln's adult life
Several sculptures surrounding the outside of the memorial structure depict scenes from Lincoln’s adult life.		Abraham Lincoln's final resting place in Springfield, Illinois
The rolling landscape of the cemetery was in contrast to the flat prairie landscape of downtown Springfield.
The rolling landscape of the cemetery was in contrast to the flat prairie landscape of downtown Springfield.
A favorite of visitors to the burial site is a large bronze bust of Mr. Lincoln. Rubbing the nose of the sculpture should bring good luck!
A favorite of visitors to the burial site is a large bronze bust of Mr. Lincoln. Rubbing the nose of the sculpture should bring good luck!		Abraham Lincoln's final resting place in Springfield, Illinois
The original burial site of Abraham Lincoln collapsed; a second memorial was erected that was vandalized; the final site is quite secure
The original burial site of Abraham Lincoln collapsed; a second memorial was erected that was vandalized; the final site is quite secure.		 alt=
Abraham Lincoln's final resting placeA marvelous sculpture of Mr. Lincoln in his later years sits in the tomb memorial building.
Abraham Lincoln's final resting place
Within the tomb memorial monument, brief pieces of information are shared about Mr. Lincoln’s life. The structure is of marble and limestone and is beautiful.		Abraham Lincoln's final resting place
Abraham Lincoln's final resting place
Abraham Lincoln lies ten feet below this sculpture.


For spatial and chronological information and a 360 degree virtual tour of the Lincoln Tomb, visit the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency website and follow the links. Depending upon technology issues at your location, the virtual tours take a few seconds to load, but they provide a window into the nature of the place.