Lincoln Tomb

The Lincoln Tomb is the memorial and burial site of President Abraham Lincoln, located in Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield, Illinois. The monument marks the final resting place of Lincoln and several members of his family and functions as a public memorial and historic site.

The memorial complex includes a central sarcophagus chamber, sculptural and inscriptive elements, and a plaza for visitors; interior features can be viewed during site hours and through managed access. The tomb was constructed in the decades after Lincoln’s assassination and has undergone conservation and interpretation work since.

The memorial was completed in the late 19th century and has been designated and interpreted as a historic site reflecting Lincoln’s national significance. Public ceremonies occur there on notable Lincoln-related anniversaries.

The tomb sits in Springfield’s Oak Ridge Cemetery, a short drive from downtown Springfield in central Illinois, and is operated with visitor information and access arrangements.

• Burial site: The tomb is located within Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield and contains the remains of Abraham Lincoln and members of his immediate family.

What to See #

• Main tomb and sarcophagus: The central tomb chamber and raised sarcophagus that mark Abraham Lincoln's burial place within the memorial structure in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
• Commemorative plaza: The surrounding memorial plaza and bronze statuary and plaques that form part of the commemorative complex dedicated to Lincoln.