obelisks
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Tomb of Abraham Lincoln
Springfield, Illinois
1874
The Lincoln Tomb in the Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, is the final resting place of Abraham Lincoln, his wife Mary, and their sons, Edward, William, and Thomas.
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Obelisk of Theodosius
Istanbul, Turkey
This ancient Egyptian obelisk was erected in the Hippodrome of Constantinople by Emperor Theodosius I around 390, with a carved pedestal depicting the emperor and his court.
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Washington Monument
Washington, District of Columbia
The tallest masonry structure in the world, this obelisk was erected in honor of George Washington, the first president of the United States.
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Prince of Wales Obelisk
Bath, England
1738
This slender obelisk in the center of Queen Square was dedicated to Frederick, Prince of Wales in 1738 by Beau Nash. It was designed by John Wood the Elder with an inscription written by Alexander Pope.
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Belwood Obelisk
Belton, England
mid-to-late 18th cent.
Obelisk. Probably mid-late C18 for Alan or William Johnson of Temple Belwood. Brown brick with sandstone ashlar dressings. Reputedly built in memory of a favourite horse and hound.
