Hiram in Portage County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

James A. Garfield

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, August 18, 2018

1. James A. Garfield Marker

Inscription. James A. Garfield was a student, faculty member and then served as Hiram College's Principal (then the Western Reserve Eclectic Institute) from 1857-63 and as President of the United States from 1880 until his assassination in 1881.

The Martin Family, led by the family patriarch Paul E. Martin, has a legacy of generosity. Sons, Fred Martin '64 and James Martin '65, along with Jim's wife, Karen (Wierwille) Martin '64 have carried on the Martin Family legacy at Hiram College with their own benevolence and advocacy.

One of Paul's last acts of philanthropy was to purchase the statue that stands before you.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.

Location. 41° 18.593′ N, 81° 8.602′ W. Marker is in Hiram, Ohio, in Portage County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Garfield Road and Wakefield Road (Ohio Route 305). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hiram OH 44234, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. History of Koritansky Hall (a few steps from this marker); Hiram College (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); "Creepy" Karpis and The Last Great Train Heist

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(approx. 2.9 miles away); Maple Industry in Garrettsville, Ohio (approx. 2.9 miles away); Hart Crane (approx. 2.9 miles away); Commemorating the 120th Anniversary (approx. 2.9 miles away); Hart Crane American Poet (approx. 3 miles away); War Memorial (approx. 4.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hiram.

Regarding James A. Garfield. James Garfield was elected President in 1880 but did not take office until March 4, 1881. He was assassinated later in 1881.

'64 and '65 refer to 1964 and 1965 respectively,

Also see . . . James A. Garfield. WhiteHouse.gov (Submitted on August 19, 2018, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

James A. Garfield Statue and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, August 18, 2018

2. James A. Garfield Statue and Marker

James A. Garfield image. Click for full size.

Unknown; part of Brady-Handy Photograph Collection, circa 1880

3. James A. Garfield

Credits. This page was last revised on August 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2018, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 232 times since then and 16 times this year. Last updated on July 25, 2023, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 19, 2018, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.