5/11/10 - Lincoln Tomb State Histroric Site

Within this granite monument lie the remains of Abraham Lincoln, his wife Mary, and three of their sons. Oak Ridge Cemetery is the largest cemetery in Illinois and the second most visited in the nation (after Arlington National in Washington D.C.) The magnificent and imposing tomb stands on a slight rise and provides a dramatic image as you enter the cemetery.

At Oak Ridge Cemetery, it's a tradition to rub the nose on Lincoln's bronze face for good luck.

You can see how shiny the nose is in this picture.

At the entrance inside the tomb.

You walk down these marble hallways to the actual burial site.

The burial site.