“There is but one reliance and that is upon Christ, the free mediator of us all.” Martin Van Buren died surrounded by his sons, and the first and only President to see eight successors to his office. Learn about Martin Van Buren’s long post-Presidency, his death, his burial, and commemorations!
Make sure to listen to Martin Van Buren’s “Visiting the Presidents” Episode from Season 1, “Martin Van Buren and Kinderhook” on his birthplace!
Also, be sure to listen to Martin Van Buren’s “Visiting the Presidents” Episode from Season 2, “Martin Van Buren and Lindenwald” on his home!
From My July 2022 Visit!
Martin Van Buren’s gravesite! Marker at the entrance to the Kinderhook Cemetery The large obelisk for Martin Van BurenThe smaller marker indicates what was engraved on and has somewhat faded awayFrom the sideHannah’s markerMVB, Jr. Martin Van Buren’s footstone
From My August 2015 Visit!
Martin Van Buren’s Obelisk (no marker for text)The fading textHannah’s tomb
From My July 2021 Visit!
Martin Van Buren’s gravesiteThe obelisk towering in the cemetery The obelisk and marker Van Buren footstones Tombstone for Hannah
Martin Van Buren in Rapid City
Martin Van Buren in Kinderhook Martin Van Buren statue in Kinderhook
"That's good. Go on; Read some more," the last words of Warren Harding, 29th President of the United States, and our sixth to die in office. Learn about Harding's scandal-plagued Presidency, his health concerns, sudden death, burial, and legacy!Check out the website at VisitingthePresidents.com for visual aids, links, past episodes, recommended reading, and other information!Episode Page: https://visitingthepresidents.com/2025/12/09/season-3-episode-29-warren-hardings-tomb/Season 1's Warren Harding Episode: "Warren Harding and Blooming Grove" on his birthplace!Season 2's Warren Harding Episode: "Warren Harding and Marion" on his home!Support the show Also, check out “Visiting the Presidents” on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!
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