On February 18, 1861, President-Elect
Abraham Lincoln
paused in Painesville as his inaugural train carried
him to Washington, DC. He walked from the platform of
the train to a stand of railroad ties from which he
addressed 5,000 people who . . . — — Map (db m202326) HM
This oak tree on this point is a direct descendant of the famous Connecticut Charter Oak.
The oak was planted, General Paine’s remains moved to this site, and his statue erected in 1900 by the D.A.R.
This marker, placed by the City . . . — — Map (db m134156) HM
Born in Cincinnati in 1850, Dan Beard was a nationally known illustrator and artist. Early years and summers spent here strongly influenced his career. Beard's American Boy's Handy-Book (1882), a manual of woodcraft and nature lore, was one . . . — — Map (db m122805) HM
Edward Paine, 1746–1841. Captain in the War of the Revolution. Founder of Painesville, A.D. 1800.
Born January 27, 1746, in Bolton, Connecticut. Entered service as ensign in the Connecticut Militia. Commissioned First Lieutenant in . . . — — Map (db m134133) HM
This Site Is Listed In The
National Register Of Historic
Places As Part Of The
Mentor Avenue
Historic
District
In Painesville
Historic Triangle
Circa 1862 — — Map (db m202364) HM
In recognition of unselfish devotion and service to our country in times of war and peace by the men and women of Lake County who accepted the responsibility to pay the price of freedom.
This memorial is dedicated to the memory of those who made . . . — — Map (db m202356) WM
In memory of the soldiers of Lake County who died for the preservation of The Union 1861-1865.
"The national union the palladium of our political and prosperity." Washington's farewell 1976.
"Without Union our independence and liberty . . . — — Map (db m202351) WM
On this site, the evening of December 29, 1866, a group of men gathered in the First Baptist Church for a prayer meeting which resulted in the founding of the Painesville Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA). Two years later the YMCA outgrew its . . . — — Map (db m122798) HM
On February 8, 1848, the Ohio Legislature incorporated the Cleveland, Painesville, and Ashtabula Railroad Company, which reached Painesville in 1851, with track and a depot. President-elect Abraham Lincoln arrived in Painesville on February 16, . . . — — Map (db m122808) HM
The famed master builder Jonathan Goldsmith designed and built this well-proportioned Federal style residence for Dr. John H. Mathews. It is considered to be one of the finest Goldsmith houses. The house was moved to its present location on the . . . — — Map (db m122807) HM
Among the fifty-four buildings that comprise the Mentor Avenue District are examples of Federal, Greek Revival, Early Romanesque Revival, Italianate, Second Empire, Queen Anne, and twentieth century eclectic styles. Renowned master builder Jonathan . . . — — Map (db m122799) HM
Erected by popular subscription, this building was the first courthouse built after the county of Lake was established on March 6, 1840.
Purchased for Painesville City Hall 1909
Jonathan Goldsmith
Architect
Harvey . . . — — Map (db m198231) HM
Historical Landmark
Methodist Episcopal Church
October 15, 1873
Listed in the National Register of Historical Places by the
United States Department of the Interior
January 30, 1998 — — Map (db m202352) HM
The names of those who served during World War Two from Painesville City, Painesville Township, Richmond and Concord were permanently reposed here. They appeared on the original honor roll dedicated Armistice Day 1943. — — Map (db m202359) WM
This Italianate-style house is the former home of noted educational leader Thomas W. Harvey. Here he wrote A Practical Grammar of the English Language, as well as a series of language texts and readers. First published in 1868, Harvey's . . . — — Map (db m122797) HM
Civil War
Bank George Lovell Sergeant Tennessee 1863
Clapp, Albert Adams 2nd Lt Virginia 1865
Treat. Howell B Sergeant Georgia 1884
WWII
Fisher, Almond Edward Lt. Colonel France 1944 — — Map (db m202354) WM
Built in 1819, this classic Greek Revival style colonial is attributed to the works of master builder and architect Jonathon Goldsmith. Goldsmith is known for his simple, yet elegant craftsmanship and architectural designs, especially the unique . . . — — Map (db m122793) HM
The Casement House. Western Reserve agriculturalist Charles Clement
Jennings built the Casement House, also known
as the “Jennings Place,” for his daughter Frances
Jennings Casement in 1870. Designed by Charles W.
Heard, son-in-law and . . . — — Map (db m134514) HM