Presidential Gravesites

John Quincy Adams’s Tomb

Papa John is right inside the door, where as the younger Adams is a bit more tucked away - but only a bit, as this is, shall we say, an "efficiency" crypt.

James Monroe’s Tomb

Monroe is at the center of Presidents Circle, yards away from John Tyler and, hopefully, not worrying much about money as he did at the end of his life.

James Madison’s Grave

Small president, tall obelisk.

Thomas Jefferson’s Grave

Jefferson's obelisk lists the three accomplishments of which Jefferson was most proud. Being president isn't on the list.

George Washington’s Tomb

Drop by for one of the two daily wreath ceremonies; it's one of the few moments in which they open the gate and one can get an unobstructed view of the tomb.

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.
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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.

Abraham Lincoln’s Burial Site

Lincoln's body has been moved more times than a journeyman infielder through the National League, but with 12 feet of concrete overhead he's not going anywhere these days.

Dwight Eisenhower’s Tomb

The Eisenhower Library campus includes a church-shaped building called the Place of Meditation. The name of the building isn't figurative: there's an actual chapel inside the Eisenhower tomb.

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.

Franklin Roosevelt’s Grave

FDR is one of several presidents who came full circle – that is, they were buried on the same grounds on which they were born.