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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Cleveland

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and in the Western Reserve.

It is also in the American Midwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: History of Koritansky Hall (a few steps from this marker); The Paul E. Martin Common (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Andrew Squire Homestead Site (about 400 feet away); The Hiram College Arboretum (about 500 feet away); Bessie Coleman (about 500 feet away); Black Lives Matter installation (about 600 feet away); The Oliver Plaza (about 600 feet away); Circa 1900 (about 700 feet 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. Wikipedia entry

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

(Submitted on February 6, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

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 February 6, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2018, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 560 times since then and 17 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.