Dennis Hanks Gravesite

Discover the grave marker of Abraham Lincoln’s “tutor,” Dennis Friend Hanks (the grave is located on the southeast corner of Old City Cemetery). The cemetery is located across the street from the Lincoln-Douglas Debate Museum.

Getting There & Details

Admission
Free
Hours
Open daily from dawn to dusk.
Address
Old City Cemetery
Phone
217-348-0430
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.charlestontourism.org
Map
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From Rt. 16 To North E street, north on E to corner of E and Madison.

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