Much of James A. Garfield’s legacy was forged before he made his home in Mentor. As a former college president, abolitionist, war hero, and statesman, he was well-known and well regarded by many of his era.
Although his time in Mentor […]
Many northeast Ohioans have heard about the great Ashtabula train wreck which occurred in 1876. A train on the Lake Shore and Michigan […]
James A. Garfield National Historic Site Manager Todd Arrington talks about the President’s life and legacy as it relates to Mentor, Ohio and the history of what many refer to as Lawnfield. Interviewed on December 6, 2023
On July 1, 1926, Council for the Village of Mentor passed an ordinance which would provide a law enforcement officer for the village. This officer would be called a deputy marshal and his main function would be traffic enforcement. The only […]
Michael Hissam has been involved in a number major remodeling and construction projects throughout the city of Mentor over the years. When he was hired three years ago to be the new Mentor Municipal Cemetery sexton, Hissam’s boss had high hopes […]
Take a walk along a Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve trail on any given day and you’ll be treated to a lush and diverse landscape. With a wild natural beach, rolling wooded uplands, and commanding views of the adjoining Mentor […]
By Deanna Adams
President James A. Garfield and his wife, Lucretia, are among the most famous names in Mentor. However, there is another Garfield who is also a highly regarded figure in our history. She shares the same last name – not […]