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Baltimore, Maryland: Grave of John Wilkes Booth, Lincoln Assassin

Booth was buried in an unmarked grave, but it's in the family plot with a big "Booth" monument.

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Specific Location Of Booth Family Plot

Specific location of Booth Family Plot: Once you enter the cemetery gate, turn right on Cemetery Ave. Dogwood section will be on your left at the bottom of a hill. Park by the Dogwood sign and walk to the right on the sidewalk. Will be about 200 ft. in on the right.

[Kylie, 05/24/2013]
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Grave of John Wilkes Booth, Lincoln Assassin

Green Mount Cemetery

Address:
1501 Greenmount Ave., Baltimore, MD
Directions:
In Green Mount Cemetery, whose entrance is through a one-lane archway at the corner of Greenmount Ave. and Oliver St. Surrounded by high walls and barbed wire.
Hours:
M-Sa 9-3:45. Gated after hours. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
410-539-0641
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