Moreland Hills in Cuyahoga County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The Orchard

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 15, 2025

1. The Orchard Marker

Inscription.
As soon as he had a sufficient clearing, Abram planted a field of wheat, currant bushes, and a fine orchard of apple, cherry, and plum trees. On May 7, 1833 a forest fire swept through these woods threatening the Garfield Farm. Abram and Eliza fought the fire to save their home, however, Abram died the following day.

On his deathbed, he said to Eliza, “I have planted four saplings in these woods and I leave them to your care.” Abram and Eliza are buried at Roselawn Cemetery in Solon, Ohio. This image shows the remnants of Abram Garfield’s orchard that could still be seen near his birthsite in 1920.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical date for this entry is May 7, 1833.

Location. 41° 26.235′ N, 81° 26.673′ W. Marker is in Moreland Hills, Ohio, in Cuyahoga County. It can be reached from S.O.M. Center Road (Ohio Route 91), on the right when traveling south. Marker is located in the woods behind the replica Garfield cabin. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chagrin Falls OH 44022, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in Greater Cleveland,

on the Lake Erie Shore,

and in the Western Reserve.

It is also in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

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: The Cabin (a few steps from this marker); Eliza’s Courageous Decision (a few steps from this marker); Birthplace of James A. Garfield (a few steps from this marker); From Log Cabin to Wood Frame House (a few steps from this marker); Teaching and Preaching (a few steps from this marker); Welcome to the Farm (a few steps from this marker); The Canal (a few steps from this marker); The Larger World Calls (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Moreland Hills.

More about this marker. The photo on the marker shows the remains of the Garfield orchard. Other pictures are of crops grown

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 15, 2025

2. The Orchard Marker

on the farm, including wheat, currants, apples, cherries, and plumbs.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 15, 2025

3. The Orchard Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 20, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2025, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 95 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 20, 2025, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.