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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMX24_some-exterior-features_Springfield-IL.html
The tomb's exterior is of granite, the point of the obelisk standing 117 feet high. A bronze statue portrays Lincoln holding the Emancipation Proclamation. The eagle on the plaque below holds in its beak the broken chain of human slavery. Shields …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMX23_reconstruction-and-renovation_Springfield-IL.html
The Lincoln tomb has undergone two reconstructions. The first, undertaken from 1899 to 1901, corrected a failing foundation. the structure was completely dismantled, new foundations were placed and the tomb was re-erected with an additional 15 fee…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMX21_temporary-tombs_Springfield-IL.html
Oak Ridge Cemetery's public vault, located at the base of the hill behind the Lincoln tomb, received the bodies of Abraham Lincoln and his son William on May 4, 1865. It would be some time before a permanent burial place would be prepared so the N…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMX20_abraham-lincolns-tomb_Springfield-IL.html
Has been designated aRegistered NationalHistoric LandmarkUnder the provisions of theHistoric sites Act of August 31, 1935This site possesses exceptional valueom commemorating and illustratingthe history of the United StatesU.S.Department of the In…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMX1Z_building-the-lincoln-tomb_Springfield-IL.html
On April 24, 1865, several associates of Abraham Lincoln formed the National Lincoln Monument Association to raise funds for and build a fitting memorial over the president's grave. An 1868 competition chose the monument design of sculptor Larking…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMX1X_the-grave-of-abraham-lincoln_Springfield-IL.html
This structure marks the graves of Abraham Lincoln, his wife Mary, and three of their four children. Members of the Lincoln family chose the site in May 1865. Planned and built in the years following the president's shocking death, the tomb remain…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWZF_globe-tavern_Springfield-IL.html
The Globe Tavern as it appeared in May 1865 at the time of Lincoln's funeral. the Lincolns lived here from November 1842 until the winter or early spring of 1844. At that time the tavern consisted of two buildings joined as a "T," with the older p…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWZE_campaign-poles_Springfield-IL.html
(Left) Campaign poles sported flags and banners, such as this one from 1844 supporting Lincoln's hero, Henry clay. Lashed to Lincoln's 120-foot presidential Ash Pole in 1860 was a broom—- signifying Lincoln's intent to sweep corrupt Democrat…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWZD_illinois-state-register_Springfield-IL.html
November 1858 Register notices published on Election Day and the day after—-documenting the end of the heated and hectic Lincoln-Douglas Senatorial contest.When the seat of government left Vandalia in 1839, the former capital;s Democratic ne…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWZB_joshua-speeds-store_Springfield-IL.html
There was a housing shortage in Springfield when 28 year old Abraham Lincoln—-riding a borrowed horse—-moved here from New Salem in April 1837. Builders couldn't keep up with the newly designated state capital. One of Lincoln's first s…