Season 3, Episode 19-Rutherford Hayes’ Tomb

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Season 3, Episode 19: Rutherford Hayes’ Tomb

Heading to the quiet serenity of Spiegel Grove, home and burial place of Rutherford Hayes, 19th President of the United States. Considered a model citizen and man of integrity in every position he held, Rutherford Hayes’ simple and serene gravesite is a contrast to the graves of the men who immediately came before and after Hayes’ Presidency. Learn about Hayes’ post-Presidency, death, and burial!

Be sure to listen to Rutherford Hayes’ “Visiting the Presidents” Episode from Season 1, “Rutherford Hayes and Delaware” on his birthplace!

Also, be sure to listen to Rutherford Hayes’ “Visiting the Presidents” Episode from Season 2, “Rutherford Hayes and Spiegel Grove” on his homes!

Rutherford Hayes tomb from Rutherford B Hayes Presidential Library & Museums.

Rutherford B Hayes Presidential Library & Museums official site.

From My June 2022 Visit!

Rutherford Hayes’ tombstone
Rutherford Hayes’ tomb
Close-up of Rutherford and Lucy Hayes’ Tomb, with Webb’s behind

From My December 2022 Visit!

At the Hayes Tomb
Hayes gravesite
With Rutherford and Lucy
Spiegel Grove in the snow
Spiegel Grove

From My May 2014 Visit!

Historical Images of the Hayes Tomb

In its new location
Moving the Hayes Headstone

From “Ohio’s Yesterdays: Moving the Bodies of Rutherford and Lucy Hayes to Spiegel Grove”

Statues of Rutherford Hayes

Rutherford Hayes in Delaware
Hayes in Rapid City

Rutherford Hayes’ Tomb: Spiegel Grove, Fremont, Ohio.

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Recommended Reading for Rutherford Hayes

Ari Hoogenboom, Rutherford B Hayes: Warrior & President.
Hans Trefousse, Rutherford B Hayes.
Harry Barnard, Rutherford B Hayes and His America.

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