Abraham Lincoln's Receiving Vault
The original vault that held President Abraham Lincoln's remains still stands, empty, not far from where he was finally buried.

šŸ“œ The original receiving vault that temporarily held President Abraham Lincoln's remains.
šŸ” Located in Oak Ridge Cemetery, it served as his first resting place from May to December 1865.
šŸ›ļø This public vault was restored for the 150th anniversary of Lincoln's death.

Why Go

āœØ Explore a significant historical site related to Abraham Lincoln.
šŸ•µļø Learn about grave robbers and body snatching attempts.
šŸŒ³ Enjoy a walk through the second-most-visited cemetery in the US.
šŸŖ™ Observe the tradition of adding Lincoln pennies to the marker.

Tips

šŸš¶ The vault is accessible via a walk through the cemetery, down some steps, and around the bottom side of a hill.

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