Governor Tanner’s Tomb
Governor Tanner’s Tomb is a tomb in Capital Township, Sangamon, Illinois. Governor Tanner’s Tomb is situated nearby to the historic building Oak Ridge Abbey, as well as near Lincoln Tomb.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Oak Ridge Cemetery and Lincoln Tomb.
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Heritage site
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Oak Ridge Cemetery is an American cemetery in Springfield, Illinois. The Lincoln Tomb, where Abraham Lincoln, his wife and all but one of their children lie, is there, as are the graves of other prominent Illinois figures. Oak Ridge Cemetery is situated 860 feet northwest of Governor Tanner’s Tomb.
Lincoln Tomb
Tomb
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The Lincoln Tomb is the final resting place of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States; his wife Mary Todd Lincoln; and three of their four sons: Edward, William, and Thomas. Lincoln Tomb is situated 560 feet north of Governor Tanner’s Tomb.
Springfield and Central Illinois African-American History Museum
Museum
The Springfield and Central Illinois African-American History Museum is a museum of African-American history and culture located in Springfield in the U.S. state of Illinois. Springfield and Central Illinois African-American History Museum is situated 840 feet southeast of Governor Tanner’s Tomb.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Springfield and Grandview.
Springfield
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Springfield is a city in the center of the state of Illinois. It is the state's capital — not Chicago — and the county seat of Sangamon County. Springfield is best known for its most famous resident, Abraham Lincoln, and there are several historic sites that are dedicated to him.
Grandview
Village
Grandview is a village in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, Grandview had a population of 1,405. It is part of the Springfield, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area. Grandview is situated 2 miles east of Governor Tanner’s Tomb.
Bissell
Hamlet
Bissell is an unincorporated community in Clear Lake Township, Sangamon County, Illinois, United States. Bissell is located on Illinois Route 54 and the Canadian National Railway near the northeast border of Springfield. Bissell is situated 4½ miles northeast of Governor Tanner’s Tomb.
Governor Tanner’s Tomb
- Type: Tomb
- Categories: building, historic site, and burial
- Location: Capital Township, Sangamon, Illinois, Midwest, United States, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
39.8217° or 39° 49′ 18″ northLongitude
-89.65545° or 89° 39′ 20″ westOpen location code
86FGR8CV+MROpenStreetMap ID
way 107458555OpenStreetMap feature
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