Lincoln Tomb
tomb, Springfield, Illinois, United States
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The Lincoln Tomb is located in Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield, Illinois. This memorial holds the remains of Abraham Lincoln, his wife Mary Todd Lincoln, and their three sons: Edward, William, and Tad. The tomb is a granite shaft structure that stands 117 feet tall.12
Abraham Lincoln moved to Springfield in 1837 and lived there until he became president in 1861. His body lay in state at the Old State Capitol in Springfield in May 1865. Springfield is also home to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.1
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