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Oak Ridge Cemetery

Greg Tally, Director
A Department of the City of Springfield

Misty Buscher, Mayor

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Beginning Setptember 1, 2023, Oak Ridge Cemetery Gate Hours are changing to 7:00am-5:30pm.

Echoes of Yesteryear: A Walk Through Oak Ridge Cemetery

When: Sun, October 1, 12pm–4pm

Where: Oak Ridge Cemetery, 1441 Monument Ave, Springfield, IL 62702

Description: The Sangamon County Historical Society is hosting its annual cemetery walk.

Actors dressed in period costumes will portray individuals who made significant contributions to the community. The personal stories of each historic figure will be interpreted at his or her respective family grave- site, taking the audience back to an earlier time to provides insight into their lives. Bus service is provided to and from the parking area to the walking tour site. The last tour begins at 3:15 p.m.

Please join us!

The Historic Tree Nursery
October 14, 2023 from 1-4 pm
More details will be coming soon.
Free and open to the public!
Over 365 acres of rolling prairie land and towering trees.
Special Trees in Oak Ridge Cemetery

Welcome to Oak Ridge Cemetery

Oak Ridge Cemetery has the distinction of being the second most visited cemetery in the nation, second only to Arlington National Cemetery. Almost one million visitors enter our gates annually not only to pay respects to their deceased families and ancestors, but to also visit the final resting place and pay homage to our distinguished sixteenth President, Abraham Lincoln.

Lincoln Monument

Construction of the Lincoln Monument began in 1868. It was dedicated in 1874 in a ceremony attended by President U.S. Grant. Due to design and construction faults, the Tomb was extensively rebuilt in 1900-01 and again in 1930-31. Because of security concerns (thieves attempted to steal Lincoln’s body in 1876), President Lincoln’s remains were moved to their final resting place, below the floor of the burial chamber, after the first renovation.

Oak Ridge

Our dedicated and compassionate staff is ready, willing, and able to serve you. Upon the death of a loved one, we understand the grief and stress you and your loved ones may be experiencing. We at Oak Ridge Cemetery will create an exceptional experience by educating you on your options, honoring your choices and providing care and compassion for you and/or your loved one’s final wishes of life.

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