Dead Presidents

William Taft’s Gravesite

Taft is buried at Arlington National Cemetery. So is John F. Kennedy, and unfortunately for Mr. Taft his younger, more handsome successor gets all the attention

William McKinley’s Tomb

McKinley's tomb is on a massive hill, towering over Canton like a colossus.

Benjamin Harrison’s Tomb

Benjamin Harrison may be the least remembered president of all. If so, obscurity isn't so bad.

Rutherford B Hayes

Hayes's tomb isn't the biggest in the state, but there's something big to see in Fremont nonetheless.

Chester Arthur’s Tomb

It's fitting that everything about the Dude President's final resting place is exquisite.

Andrew Johnson’s Grave

A trip to Greeneville takes some doing. But it is very, very worth it.

Grover Cleveland’s Grave

Visit the grave on nonconsecutive occasions. It's Grover Cleveland, you have to do it that way.

James Garfield’s Tomb

It's not every day that you see a painting of an assassin inside the victim's tomb.

Ulysses S Grant’s Tomb

Grant is in Grant's Tomb. Sorry to spoil the riddle for you.

James Buchanan’s Tomb

The tomb of the man almost always ranked by presidential historians as our worst president is elegant and well-maintained.
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Dwight Eisenhower’s Tomb

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Gerald Ford’s Tomb

As a president who was known for his openness and candor, it should be no surprise that Gerald Ford's gravesite is out front next to the Ford Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids.

John Adams’ Tomb

It doesn't smell in this basement crypt, but even if it did, there are two presidents and two first ladies in there. A room like that could smell if it wanted to.