Grave of John Wilkes Booth
A blank headstone topped with a pile of pennies marks the final resting place of the infamous assassin.

📜 Final resting place of John Wilkes Booth, infamous assassin of President Lincoln.
🔍 Located in the Booth family plot within Green Mount Cemetery, Baltimore.

Why Go

📜 Visit a significant historical site.
🪙 Observe the unique tradition of leaving pennies on the headstone.
🌳 Explore the historic Green Mount Cemetery.

Tips

🗺️ Ask for a map at the cemetery entrance/guard house.

Hours

🕒 Open daily 9 a.m.

  • 3:45 p.m., closed Sundays.

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