Mentor in Lake County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
James A. Garfield Home “Lawnfield”
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 15, 2025
1. James A. Garfield Home “Lawnfield” Marker
“Lawnfield”
has been designated a
Registered National
Historic Landmark
Under the provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1955
this site possesses exceptional value
in commemorating and illustrating
the history of the United States
U.S. Department of the Interior
National Park Service
1964
Erected 1964 by U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #20 James A. Garfield, and the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is August 21, 1955.
Location. 41° 39.918′ N, 81° 21.057′ W. Marker is in Mentor, Ohio, in Lake County. It can be reached from Mentor Avenue (U.S. 20), on the left when traveling east. Marker is located in front of the Visitor Center at the James A. Garfield National Historic Site. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8095 Mentor Avenue, Mentor OH 44060, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Cleveland, on
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Lawnfield (here, next to this marker); James A. Garfield and the Civil War (a few steps from this marker); James A. Garfield's "Lawnfield" (a few steps from this marker); Garfield's Farm (within shouting distance of this marker); Gasholder Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Railroad Connection (within shouting distance of this marker); Carriage House (within shouting distance of this marker); Windmill (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mentor.
Also see . . . James A. Garfield National Historic Site. National Park Service website. (Submitted on July 27, 2025, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 15, 2025
2. James A. Garfield Home “Lawnfield” Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 15, 2025
3. James A. Garfield Home “Lawnfield” Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 15, 2025
4. Home of James A. Garfield
James Garfield conducted a "front porch" campaign for the presidency in 1880 from this house.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 29, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 27, 2025, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 160 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 27, 2025, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
