A Somber Moment

Lincoln’s tomb in Springfield, Illinois off Route 66 is absolutely a must-see for anyone who is in to history or Abraham Lincoln. As fittingly somber as it is majestic, his tomb provides an opportunity for quiet reflection on the man, his accomplishments, and on our history as a nation.

The tomb of Abraham Lincoln in Springfield, IL off Route 66. June 15, 2026. Photo: David J. Manning.
The tomb of Abraham Lincoln in Springfield, IL off Route 66. June 15, 2026. Photo: David J. Manning.
The tomb of Abraham Lincoln in Springfield, IL off Route 66. June 15, 2026. Photo: David J. Manning.
The tomb of Abraham Lincoln in Springfield, IL off Route 66. June 15, 2026. Photo: David J. Manning.
The tomb of Abraham Lincoln in Springfield, IL off Route 66. June 15, 2026. Photo: David J. Manning.
The tomb of Abraham Lincoln in Springfield, IL off Route 66. June 15, 2026. Photo: David J. Manning.
The tomb of Abraham Lincoln in Springfield, IL off Route 66. June 15, 2026. Photo: David J. Manning.