Sue wrote: > You forgot to mention Lincolns Monument., and the Civil War burying area. > (ha) Are you originally from IL? My mom's usually pretty good, lived in > Spfld. all her life. > Curious, now I have to check it out. Sue -- You're right, I didn't mention the 19th century memorial areas -- they're certainly an important part of the cemetery! Oak Ridge is the second most visited cemetery in the United States -- only Arlington National Cemetery draws more visitors each year. No, I am not an Illinois native, but I have deep roots there -- my father grew up in Springfield, as did both of his parents. My grandparents are buried in Oak Ridge, as are all four of my great grandparents on my father's side, along with more uncles, aunts, and cousins than you can shake a stick at! I have driven (and walked) through the cemetery extensively on a number of occasions, so I know it pretty well. Our Colby family plot is in block 10, on the brow of the hill which rises just north of the ravine behind the Lincoln tomb. I certainly do appreciate all the help that Sangamon County list subscribers have provided to me over the past few years! Guy I. Colby IV Irving, TX