Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-10-01

the head is small magnolia tree. on the south
is another magnolia, and on the north a young
juniper tree. The grave is neither inciosed
nor curbed. Near by are the graves OF Monroe,
OF William Allen. one OF JEFF Davis bondsmen
OF DR.. Lawrence Roane Warren, the philan-
thropist, of James N. Mason. the confederate
envoy to England, and of Little Joe" son of
Jefferson Davis, killed In Richmond during the
war. Near by are buried 1900 confederate
soldiers around tall pyramid of granite.
JAMES K. POLK.
At the corner Of Vine and Union streets Nash
vnie. at the old family homestead. may be found
the grave OF James X. Polk. The monument is
square block. ID feet by IL in height. It is ap-
preparatory ornamented, aud contains. among
other inscriptions, this: flames X. Polk, tenth
President OF the United States Born New 2.
l19o; died June Is. 1S49." He was buried here
nearly thirty years ago. An iron gate sur
mounted by an eagle opens from Vine street
into broad avenue bordered by mulberry trees
and silver leafed p0plars. This road leads to the
Polk homestead, alarge brick house three stories
high. The tomb Is surrounded by a grass plat
which is encircled by a walk Of white shells
Shrubs and flowers beautify the spot, and make
1t look quiet and bright.
ZACHARY TAYLOR
The remains Of Zachary Taylor have been
moved three times. They repose now i'm pub
lie spot at Frankfort, Ky. The body was first
placed in a cemetery at Washington. then in a
lot on the Taylor homestead, five miles back Of
Louisville, and then to Cave Hill cemetery,
Louisville. In 1878 the remains were placed in
the beautiful cemetery at Frankfort, where they
are In the company of many illustrous dead, in
Guiding Vice President Richard Mentor Johnson.
WILLARD FILLMORE.
Miard Fillmore lies buried at Forest Lawn
cemetery, three miles from Buffalo. The grave
is well taken care of and is a beautiful spot.
''Millard Fillmore. Born Jan. Z. 1900 Died
March =, 1874" The. grave is at the eastern
extremity OF the lot, In the center of a grassy
space. At its head rises the monument. In
the southeastern corner Is Norway spruce,
which shadows the grave. FiImore's daughter
sleeps near the remains of her father An iron
urn for flowers lies under an evergreen. Near
FillmOres grave are those of Bunker Hill, heroes
of Stephen Champlin and Bidwel who fell at
Cedar Creek.
FRANKLIN PIERCE.
The remains Ct Franklin Pierce rest at Con-
cord, N. H.. in the Old cemetery on Main street.
Pierce's monument ia Of Italian marble, and
bears the following: "Franklin Pierce Born
Nov. q, 1904. Died Oct. 8, 1862" The Pierce
lot is at the northwestern corner of the Minot
It is surrounded by a neat iron fence, feet
high, trayersed by concrete paths and neatly
sOdded. The monument displays q spire with
cap, die and plinth, resting on base Of granite
81 feet square. It is surmounted by a draped
cross, and its total height is IA feet inches In
JAMES BUCHANAN.
James Buchanan is buried at Woodward Hill
cemetery, mile or 50 west Of Lancaster. Pa,
on the Marietta turnpike. The grave lot is en-
closed by neat iron fence. A fine monument
OF Italian marble contains the following:
18th President OF the United States. Born in
Wheatland, June !, 1868"
The grave is down near the Conestoga river.
IA QV1 Eankx
granite supporting the fence Ali around the
fence is hedge of blooming roses, and rose
bushes are in the Enclosure. The spot is kept
carefully and is always attractive.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN
Abraham Lincoln is buried at Oak Ridge GEM
etery, Springfield, Ill. A fine pile of marble.
granite and bronze marks the spot 1t bears
the single word Lincoln" This memorial is
probably one of the most magnificent in the
United States. The building of the monument
was begun by Mr.. Lincoln's friends in Spring.
field 1t was dedicated October Is. 1874 It
stands in tract Of seven and one-half acres
From north to south its length is l19 feet 6
inches. Its breadth is 72 feet inches. The
structure is of blocks Of granite of New Hamp-
shlre The main platform is nearly Is feet from
the ground, approached by four grand staircases
with balustrades. The main platform is % feet
square. From the center rises the shaft, l2 feet
square at the base and 80 feet from the ground
Shields of polished granite bearing the names of
the states enclrcle the square. 1t is fitting
tribute to the martyred President.
ANDREW JOHNSON.
The grave of Andrew johnson is at Greenyille
Tenn, on spot selected by himself A fine
granite arch upon broad base marks the site.
1t contains the inscription: 'sAndrew johnson.
seventeenth President, U. 8. A. Born Dec. %,
1908. Died July 81, 1875. His faith in the peo-
pie never wavered." The monument is of mar
ble upon base Of granite 91Sx7 feet. The tomb
was erected by the Presidents three surviving
sons. Pilasters on either side of the plinth sup
port funerea urns. The scroll of the Constftu-
ton is carved on the die, and Also an open Bible.
upon which rests hand The shaft is festooned
by the American flag at the top. and surmounted
by an eagle with Outstretched wings