Lincoln Tomb
The Lincoln Tomb is the final resting place of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States; his wife Mary Todd Lincoln; and three of their four sons: Edward, William, and Thomas. Visitors find it in Springfield. It was established in 1874.
A landmark inside Springfield
One of the most looked-up attractions in the U.S.
About 130K people a year read its Wikipedia article, more than for 97% of the 7,799 attractions we track.
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 19°, with about 22" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Springfield
Lincoln Tomb is inside Springfield, which has 57 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1874
Lincoln Tomb dates from 1874. About ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 65–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
A month-by-month look
The weather near Lincoln Tomb shifts through the year, as below.
Lincoln Tomb
The Lincoln Tomb is the final resting place of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States; his wife Mary Todd Lincoln; and three of their four sons: Edward, William, and Thomas. It is located in Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield, Illinois.
Constructed of granite, the tomb has a tall, story-and-a-half base in trapezoidal form, surmounted by an obelisk, with a semicircular receiving room entranceway on one end and a semicircular crypt or burial room opposite. On the exterior, four flights of balustraded stairs lead to a level terrace. The balustrade extends around the terrace to form a parapet, and there are several bronze statues, reliefs, and stone carvings located at the base of the obelisk. The obelisk rises 117 feet (36m) high.
- Type
- Landmark
- Established
- 1874
- Listed
- National Historic Landmark (1960) · National Register of Historic Places (1966)
- Wikipedia readers
- 130K a year
Towns to stay in near Lincoln Tomb
The closest lodging is in Springfield (57) and Capital Township (56).
- 1Lincoln Home
- 2Springfield 1908 Race Riot
- 3Old State Capitol State Historic Site
- 4Lincoln's New Salem
- 5Illinois State Museum
- 6Museum of Funeral Customs
- 7Henson Robinson Zoo
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Lincoln Tomb | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | in town | — | 57 42 hotels · 3 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 6 campgrounds | 112,989 | $162K | D− |
| Capital Township | in town | — | 56 42 hotels · 2 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 6 campgrounds | 111,143 | $163K | — |
| Springfield Township | 2 mi north | 5 min | 5 1 hotel · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 5,485 | $91K | — |
| Woodside Township | 6 mi south | 10 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 campground | 11,300 | $130K | — |
| Fancy Creek Township | 7 mi north | 10 min | 2 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 5,806 | $320K | — |
| Southern View | 5 mi south | 5 min | 1 1 hotel | 1,540 | $105K | D |
| Sherman | 5 mi northeast | 10 min | 1 1 inn or B&B | 4,644 | $298K | A |
| Clear Lake Township | 7 mi east | 10 min | 1 1 hotel | 8,248 | $196K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Other places close by
Each of these is within 44 miles.
12 mi National Historic SiteLincoln Home National Historic Site124K visitors a year2in town National MonumentSpringfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument
32 mi MuseumOld State Capitol State Historic Site
414 mi MuseumLincoln's New Salem
52 mi MuseumIllinois State Museum
6in town MuseumMuseum of Funeral Customs
44 mi MuseumDickson Mounds
78 mi Zoo & aquariumHenson Robinson ZooPhoto credits
Lincoln Home National Historic Site: Daniel Schwen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Old State Capitol State Historic Site: Shadow2700 at en.wikipedia, Public domain · Lincoln's New Salem: Unknown, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Illinois State Museum: Mike Linksvayer from Oakland, California, CC0 · Museum of Funeral Customs: Unknown, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Dickson Mounds: MattHucke, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Henson Robinson Zoo: Robert Lawton, CC BY-SA 2.5
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Asked about Lincoln Tomb
Is Lincoln Tomb in Springfield?
Yes. It’s inside Springfield, IL.
When is the best time to visit Lincoln Tomb?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 65–83°.
What is the closest airport to Lincoln Tomb?
Abraham Lincoln Capital (SPI), about 2 miles away. The nearest big hub is St. Louis Lambert (STL), about 83 miles.
Where should I stay near Lincoln Tomb?
Springfield (in town, 57 places to stay), Capital Township (in town, 56 places to stay) and Springfield Township (2 mi, 5 places to stay).
Word from Springfield
Questions and tips go in Springfield’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.