Kirtland in Lake County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Site of the Whitney Red Store

Photographed by Craig Doda, May 2, 2026

1. Site of the Whitney Red Store Marker

Inscription.
Between 1822 and 1824, Newel K. Whitney built the Red Store on this site, which included living quarters for the Whitney family. By 1827 he had moved his family into a new home and his business into the larger store he had built across the street.

From 1827 to 1831, a friend and business partner of Newel K. Whitney, Algernon Sidney Gilbert, and his family probably lived at the Red Store. Later residents included Whitney's parents, Samuel and Susanna Kimball Whitney.

Erected by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1822.

Location. 41° 37.757′ N, 81° 21.701′ W. Marker is in Kirtland, Ohio, in Lake County. It is at the intersection of Smith Street and Whitmer Street, on the right when traveling south on Smith Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8891 Chillicothe Rd, Willoughby OH 44094, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Cleveland,

on the Lake Erie Shore,

and in the Western Reserve.

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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: Tannery (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of the Whitney and Gilbert Livery Stable (within shouting distance of this marker); Baptisms on the East Branch of the Chagrin River (within shouting distance of this marker); Kirtland Schoolhouse (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mormon Community (about 700 feet away); Faith, Family, Community, and Industry (approx. 0.2 miles away); Kirtland Temple (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Kirtland Temple (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kirtland.

Photographed by Craig Doda, May 2, 2026

2. Site of the Whitney Red Store Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 21, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 21, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.