Nancy Hanks Lincoln Gravestone - Mother of Abraham Lincoln #1237233 (License: Personal Use)

This white marble gravestone commemorates Nancy Hanks Lincoln, mother of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln, who died on October 5, 1818, at age 35. The monument-erected in 1879 by the State of Indiana-features an arched top and engraved inscription identifying her as “Mother of President Lincoln,” set in a peaceful, tree-lined cemetery. Weathering and lichen subtly mark its surface, reflecting over 140 years of exposure to the elements.

Used on historical, genealogical, or tourism webpages about Abraham Lincoln’s family, early American history, or Indiana heritage sites; matches user intent to learn about Lincoln’s origins or visit historic cemeteries like the Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial grounds.