Hiram in Portage County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Andrew Squire Homestead Site
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 10, 2026
1. Andrew Squire Homestead Site Marker
the site of the homestead of
Andrew Squire
1850 - 1934
Alumnus 1872, and
trustee of Hiram College 1880 - 1934
Mr. Squire lived in this house from 1861
until he left to begin his illustrious career
as a lawyer in Cleveland 1873-1934
when this plaque was erected in 1938
by his friend
John A. Penton
the homestead was still standing.
Erected 1938 by John A. Penton.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education • Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.
Location. 41° 18.666′ N, 81° 8.597′ W. Marker is in Hiram, Ohio, in Portage County. It is at the intersection of Garfield Road and Wakefiled Road, on the right when traveling north on Garfield Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11714 Garfield Rd, Hiram OH 44234, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Cleveland and in the Western Reserve. It is also in the American Midwest. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bessie Coleman (within shouting distance of this marker); The Paul E. Martin Common (within shouting distance of this marker); The Hiram College Arboretum (within shouting distance of this marker); Black Lives Matter installation (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hiram College (about 300 feet away); James A. Garfield (about 400 feet away); History of Koritansky Hall (about 500 feet away); The Oliver Plaza (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hiram.
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 10, 2026
2. Andrew Squire Homestead Site Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 13, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 13, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
