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First Resting Place of Abraham Lincoln

Unnamed Road, Springfield, IL 62702

4.9(25)

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Rick WhiteRick White

Visited on 6.15.2025. The initial resting place is located behind the current tomb of President Lincoln. Definitely worth viewing before visiting the current grave location.

Mikha’el ClineMikha’el Cline

It was interesting to get to visit the first resting place of one of the greatest American presidents Abraham Lincoln.

Alex StolzmanAlex Stolzman

Free access to the tomb of one of our greatest presidents, definitely worth the stop if you’re in the area.

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The first resting place of Abraham Lincoln was in the temporary tomb down the hill from the final resting place and monument. Most people don't venture down this far but they should if they are interested in the history. It's as solemn a place as the actual tomb and is perhaps on a more human scale. If Honest Abe were alive today, I wonder which one he...

5.0

Very beautiful monument and to also see the original resting place before the tomb was built. The cemetery itself is so full of history and so well taken cate of....

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Visited on 6.15.2025. The initial resting place is located behind the current tomb of President Lincoln. Definitely worth viewing before visiting the current...

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Visited on 6.15.2025. The initial resting place is located behind the current tomb of President Lincoln. Definitely worth viewing before visiting the current grave location.

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