Title:
Abraham Lincoln Laying in State at Ohio Statehouse

Description:
People waiting in line on the grounds of the Ohio Statehouse to pay their respects to President Abraham Lincoln, Columbus, Ohio, April 29, 1865. Lincoln’s body began the trip from Washington D. C. back to his hometown of Springfield, Illinois on April 21, 1865. The funeral train generally followed the route that Lincoln took when he traveled to Washington as President elect in 1861. On Saturday, April 29, 1865 the train arrived in Columbus at 7:30 A.M. Lincoln’s casket was taken to the Ohio Statehouse where he laid in state in the rotunda. The Statehouse was draped in black crepe for the occasion. Thousands of visitors came throughout the day to honor the fallen President.

Creator:
M. Witt ; Photographer

Creation Date:
April 29, 1865

Place:
Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)

Media Type:
Albumen ; Cartes de Visite

Collection Number:
AV 83

Collection Title:
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Collection

Subject:
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Ohio -- Capital and capitol
Columbus (Ohio)
Presidents -- Death and burial
Presidents -- United States
Horse-drawn vehicles -- Ohio

Image Number:
AL05164

Copyright:
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