Solon in Cuyahoga County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Solon Town Center
Disciples of Christ Church 1845-1951
Photographed By Parker Kuivila, May 17, 2017
1. Solon Town Center Marker
In 1845, the Disciples of Christ built the first of three churches to occupy this site. They built a second, larger structure, to replace the original in 1858. On August 6th, 1860. 29 year-old circuit minister Brother James A. Garfield, the future 20th President of the United States, was paid $250.00 to speak here every other Sunday for one year. An arsonist destroyed both the second church and the Solon Village Hall. Erected in 1899, this building replaced the second church and was occupied by the Disciples of Christ until 1920, when it merged with two local churches to establish the Federated Church of Solon. In 1951, the Pioneer Memorial Church split from the Federated Church to move into the abandoned Disciples Church, which they renovated. The City of Solon purchased the building in 1968, and it has since been the home of The Solon Historical Society.
Erected 2011 by Solon Historical Society and The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 107-18.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series list.
Location. 41° 23.281′ N, 81° 26.243′ W.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Village of Glenwillow (approx. 2.7 miles away); Birthplace of James A. Garfield (approx. 3.4 miles away); The Chagrin River's "High Falls" (approx. 3.8 miles away); Maple Sugaring (approx. 4.1 miles away); American Indians (approx. 4.1 miles away); Hiram House (approx. 4.2 miles away); Geauga Lake (approx. 4.2 miles away); Chagrin Falls & Eastern Railway (approx. 4.8 miles away).
Photographed By Parker Kuivila, May 17, 2017
2. Solon Town Center Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 17, 2017, by Parker Kuivila of Chagrin Falls, Ohio. This page has been viewed 256 times since then and 25 times this year. Last updated on June 2, 2023, by Grant & Mary Ann Fish of Galloway, Ohio. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 17, 2017, by Parker Kuivila of Chagrin Falls, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
