Hometown History: Mentor Train Depot
Before the invention of the automobile, rail was a popular way for people to travel over long distances. The rails finally came through Mentor in the 1850s. By late 1852, a steam locomotive with cars could […]
Hometown History: Great Lakes Mall
Things that were new or innovative become common and are eventually classified as historic…which is the case with the Great Lakes Mall.
In 1959, Mentor Township was a sleepy rural community dominated by agriculture. Nurseries were still […]
Hometown History: The Story of Ft. Herrick
The Victorian era is often remembered as a refined and prosperous age, but for many working-class families crowded into inner cities, life could be […]
Explore the Mentor History Trail
First founded in 1797, Lake County’s largest city evolved from a quiet farming community to a vibrant city of 50,000 residents and 1,700 businesses.
A lot has changed over the past 225+ years but the enduring spirit of our founders remains.
We invite you […]
Along the Marsh Road
Originally named Marsh Road, Hopkins Road is one of Mentor’s oldest, dating to the early 1800s when it connected various settlement areas in the original township.
This 1857 map shows landmarks at the intersection of Hopkins Road and Jackson Street including the Daniel […]
A Short History of Black Brook Golf Course
In 1920, the Williams Murphy Company of Cleveland, Ohio began marketing their brand-new development – Mentor Headlands Park – for those seeking summer homes. 50’ x 150’ homesites could be had for as little […]
HOMETOWN HISTORY: The Mentor House Hotel
The Mentor House Hotel was a popular establishment located across from the railroad depot on Station Street. The establishment hosted well-wishers and office seekers visiting President Garfield at Lawnfield in 1880-1881 among many others over the years.
The […]