A monument to the American history, Lincoln Tomb & War Memorials is the final resting place of one of the most distinguished presidents and a memorial to those who died for their country. The exterior design of the tomb features a 36 m (117 ft) obelisk, a statue of the president, and four statues of the military branches from the Civil War: infantry, cavalry, artillery, and navy. At the entrance, rub the nose on the sculpture of Lincoln's head for good luck. The interior is adorned with marble and bronze statues and excerpts from Lincoln's speeches. The president, his wife, and three of his sons are buried at the tomb. Close to the tomb, you also can see war memorials for Illinois residents who died in World War II and the Korean and Vietnam wars. Take a look at our Springfield holiday planner to schedule your visit to Lincoln Tomb & War Memorials and learn about what else to see and do during your holiday.
Lincoln Tomb & War Memorials reviews
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Title says it all: this is a quick, must-see spot on a Lincoln Tour. Parking is convenient, it is easy to find, and it doesn't take very long to walk through (in fact, there is only one sign to...
Title says it all: this is a quick, must-see spot on a Lincoln Tour. Parking is convenient, it is easy to find, and it doesn't take very long to walk through (in fact, there is only one sign to... more »
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Springfield does a good job with their signage so you can locate these tourist attractions. We visited on a Sunday morning and had no problem with traffic or parking. There were no tour guides at...
Springfield does a good job with their signage so you can locate these tourist attractions. We visited on a Sunday morning and had no problem with traffic or parking. There were no tour guides at... more »
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A powerful yet somber experience and tribute to the Great Abe Lincoln. The ground are beautiful, the monument is wonderful, the caretaker was extremely friendly and welcomed us and thanked us for coming and encouraged us to take pictures. Please remember that this is the final resting place of a great President and to respect the grounds, the monument, and his resting place.
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Very interesting, well maintained grounds. The architecture was amazing. A wonderful tribute to Abe Lincoln for his final resting place. I didn't realize all he had accomplished in his lifetime.
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