Oak Ridge Cemetery
1500 Monument Ave. (Cross Street: N. Grand Ave.)
Springfield, IL 62702
217-782-2717
www.oakridgecemetery.org/LincolnTomb.aspx
A quiet, tree-lined hill in Oak Ridge Cemetery is the final resting place of Abraham Lincoln, his wife Mary Todd and three of their sons—Edward, William and Thomas. The eldest, Robert, is buried in Arlington National Cemetery. Dedicated in 1874, the tomb was designed by sculptor Larkin G. Meade, who also created the standing figure of Lincoln and the military groups atop the structure. The bust of Lincoln outside the entrance is by Gutzon Borglum, best known for his monumental sculptures on Mount Rushmore. The tomb and its forecourt are wheelchair accessible, with designated parking nearby.
Hours
- Everyday, all year round
- Site closed on the following days
- New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day
- Nov-Feb
- March-April
- May-Sept 7
- Sept 8-Oct. 31
- Note: Civil War re-enactors conduct flag lowering ceremonies each Tuesday evening from June 1 to August 31. Call for other special events.
Admission
- Free
- Group tours by appointment only. For groups of 15 or more, call the Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau, 217-789-2360, or reserve online at www.visit-springfieldillinois.com/Tours
Parking/Loading Zone
- Accessible loading zone
- Private parking lot—designated accessible spaces
Educational Programs
Features for People with Service Animals
- Nearest natural surface/grassy dog relief area
- Location—throughout cemetery