1815 First Log School House
1816 First Religious Class - Methodist
1822 Township Organized
1824 Wilson's Corners - Named after Lenas Wilson, first Postmaster
1831 This Public Ground
Purchased
1931 — — Map (db m299837) HM
The Commons at Town Hall was born through a recommendation of the Comprehensive Plan Review Committee in 1995, which was further adopted by the Board of Trustees, to establish a special place for all residents of Concord Township to commemorate . . . — — Map (db m299836) HM
President, Western Carolina League (1947-1948)
President, Western Carolinas League (1959-1980)
President, South Atlantic League (1980-2007)
John Henry Moss was born in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. He played minor league baseball in 1940, . . . — — Map (db m309138) HM
Lighthouse and keeper's dwelling, erected in 1871 to replace the 1825 structures designed by Jonathan Goldsmith. From the time it guided early settlers into the Western Reserve until it was decommissioned in 1925, this station served Great Lakes . . . — — Map (db m19364) HM
World War I
John E. Cooper Matt Jacobson August M. Luoto Thomas A. Praskis
World War II
Robert G. Aho John B. Bodak Arthur B. Congos Albert G. Kiika Oswald E. Mackey Edward A. Manninen Donald W. Mattson Leighton . . . — — Map (db m300128) WM
"Fairport is an excellent harbor, and affords a safe moorage for shipping"- so wrote Oliver Cowdery, one of the first latter day saint missionaries to bring the message of the restored gospel to the Kirtland region. Fairport Harbor played a . . . — — Map (db m164893) HM
In search of a westward-flowing river, French explorer and trader Renι-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle (1643-1687) mounted an inland expedition from the south shore of Lake Erie at the mouth of the Grand River in the fall of 1669. Thought to be . . . — — Map (db m19362) HM
Fast Facts -
USLSS rescue craft
Length - 11'
Weight - 225 lbs plus
Patented by Joseph Francis of the Novelty Iron Works, N.J. in 1847
One of three available in 19th c.
Full story and additional artifacts may be viewed . . . — — Map (db m300120) HM
Lake Erie is the shallowest of the five Great Lakes. It has an area almost 10,000 square miles and it's bordered by four American states and Canada. Port Stanley, Ontario is almost 54 nautical miles due north of here.
Perched on the bluffs of . . . — — Map (db m300125) HM
The rising S-shaped forms are reminiscent of the collective Spirit of our Finnish immigrant ancestors who live on in our memories. They also recall words meaningful to our Finnish heritage: Suomi, Sauna, Sisu, Sibelius, Swan.
The arch . . . — — Map (db m303485) HM
The Walking Tour starts at the base of the lighthouse and proceeds north towards Lake Erie. The Grand River Light, erected in 1871 to replace the 1825 tower, stands 60 feet high with 69 steps to the top. At the base of the lighthouse is a . . . — — Map (db m300121) HM
Due to changes in seasonal weather patterns as well as shifting groundwater levels influenced by Lake Erie, many of the park's westernmost parking lots became continually flooded. Unexpectedly, native wetland plants began to thrive, attracting a . . . — — Map (db m300248) HM
What is H2Ohio?
Initiated in 2019 by Governor Mike DeWine, H2Ohio is a comprehensive plan to improve water quality throughout Ohio.
Why Wetlands?
Wetlands act as natural filters that hold and clean large amounts of water. They help . . . — — Map (db m300247) HM
Amazing Lake Erie
Lake Erie is renowned for its pivotal role in commerce and recreation, and as a biodiverse ecosystem teeming with an array of fish and wildlife. Spanning 241 miles from west to east, it is the shallowest of the five Great . . . — — Map (db m300245) HM
During the 1830s, the East Branch of the Chagrin River, which can be seen at the mouth of this brook, had several mill dams that created ponds along the riverbed.
In these ponds, many Latter-day Saints were baptized by immersion, including . . . — — Map (db m300265) HM
This map highlights some places nearby that were especially significant to Joseph and Emma Smith in 1837. These were places of faith, family, community, and industry.
Of the buildings listed on this map, only the house of the Lord and the home . . . — — Map (db m300269) HM
This schoolhouse is a replica of the one built on this site in 1819. The original frame schoolhouse served an important role in early Kirtland. Not only was it a school for children, it also functioned as Kirtland's town hall.
On Sundays . . . — — Map (db m300264) HM
Dedicated in 1836, the House of the Lord, commonly known as Kirtland Temple, served as the center of the community life for the thousands of church members in and around Kirtland. Distinctive design features include two large assembly rooms with . . . — — Map (db m299278) HM
"Establish a house, even a house of prayer, a house of fasting, a house of faith, a house of learning, a house of glory, a house of order, a house of God" (Doctrine and Covenants 88:119). The Lord Jesus Christ gave this command to members of His . . . — — Map (db m300271) HM
House of the Lord Joseph Smith, Jr. called
this building in his dedicatory prayer
March 27 1836. The solemn, massive, weather-
stained structure stands today as a memorial
to Smith's followers who sacrificed their
worldly goods to build of . . . — — Map (db m262141) HM
Kirtland in the 1830s became an early gathering place and headquarters of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which
had been organized under divine inspiration by Joseph Smith in
western New York in 1830. Here the Mormons, as they are . . . — — Map (db m137136) HM
Born in Pennsylvania in 1793, Sidney Rigdon devoted most of his adult life to "restoring" primitive Christianity. Rigdon worked closely with Alexander Campbell as part of the Reformed Baptist (later Disciples of Christ) movement. By the late . . . — — Map (db m300270) HM
Algernon Sidney Gilbert and his longtime friend and business partner Newel K. Whitney operated a livery stable on this corner from 1829 to 1831. The two met as young traders on the Michigan frontier and moved to Ohio together, opening a store in . . . — — Map (db m300267) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m300268) HM
A tannery was constructed in 1832 on the site where this home now stands. Built by Arnold Mason, the tannery processed animal hides into leather.
The business was purchased by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was given to . . . — — Map (db m300266) HM
Originally a horse barn owned and converted by the Klump family, Rabbit Run Theater opened in 1946. In its early years, Rabbit Run operated as a professional summer stock theater and many well-known actors such as Jessica Tandy, Hume Cronyn, Jim . . . — — Map (db m122812) HM
Veterans Park protects the largest inland pond in the county and a portion of a high-quality original Lake Erie swamp forest.
Granger Pond, purchased in 1970 by the City of Mentor, was formally a sand and gravel operation owned by Leonard and . . . — — Map (db m300262) HM
This small building buzzed with activity during the 1880 presidential campaign. Garfield changed this library into the headquarters for his political supporters and a meeting room for the press who covered the election campaign that summer and . . . — — Map (db m49010) HM
In 1893, twelve years after James A. Garfield's assassination, Lucretia Garfield directed the construction of the Queen Anne-style carriage house off to the left. About 1900, the structure's interior was remodeled and an extension added on the . . . — — Map (db m49001) HM
What Is In This Tower
This man-made tower is used by Chimney Swifts, Chaetura pelagica, which are a species of special concern in Ohio and have declined by 72% since 1966. Swifts have shifted towards nesting in chimneys due to habitat loss . . . — — Map (db m300261) HM
The first house here, built in 1831-32 by James Dickey, stood only 1 1/2-stories tall. In 1876, Congressman James A. Garfield bought the Dickey farm and, in 1880, had the house extensively remodeled. By raising its roof and expanding its outer . . . — — Map (db m49132) HM
From July to November 1880, Republican candidate James A. Garfield staged his presidential campaign from his home. Using this porch as his rostrum, Garfield delivered dozens of speeches - some more than two hours long - to more than 15,000 . . . — — Map (db m49005) HM
This barn, originally locate near Mentor Avenue, was built for James A. Garfield in 1877. Although part of a larger barn complex during Garfield's time, the horse barn was relocated here. After Garfield's death, his widow, Lucretia, had the . . . — — Map (db m49093) HM
In 1885, workers discovered an abundant supply of natural gas at Lawnfield and built a stone-and-brick gasholder building. A few years later, workers drilled a new 800-foot-deep gas well and, in 1893, reduced the gasholder building by one-half when . . . — — Map (db m49120) HM
Whether they are long-term residents, neighbors, or just passing through, the marsh has something to provide many species of wildlife.
Bowfin (Amia calva)
Fish such as bowfin, northern pike, walleye, and perch swim from Lake Erie to . . . — — Map (db m300260) HM
His oratorical powers made him a master recruiter.
His willingness to learn earned him important field commands.
His talents for organization won him praise, distinction and the rank of Major General at the Battle of Chickamauga.
His gallant . . . — — Map (db m39864) HM
James A. Garfield Home 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 . . . — — Map (db m279858) HM
In 1876, James A. Garfield bought this 118-acre farm in the rural village of Mentor, Ohio, and soon purchased an additional 40 acres. Over the next four years, Garfield doubled the size of the house and made it a home for his wife, Lucretia, their . . . — — Map (db m49084) HM
Home of
James A. Garfield
Twentieth President of the
United States of America
"How sweet and inviting the
dear home beckons me away among
the green fields of Mentor."
From a letter written by
James Garfield to his wife . . . — — Map (db m49085) HM
The first settlement in this county was made near this site in 1797 and was known as Marsh Settlement. The early residents were: Jesse Phelps, Hosmer Merry and the families of Jared Ward, Moses Parks, Charles Parker and Ebenezer Merry.
For . . . — — Map (db m49141) HM
For over 200 years, the Mentor Lagoons have had a major impact on northeastern Ohio and its people. Located on the site of a large estuary where the Grand River once flowed into Lake Erie, the area evolved into a large marsh. It was here in 1797 . . . — — Map (db m43748) HM
Green Infrastructure for Clean Water
Water from parking lots, rooftops, and roads picks up pollutants that end up in our waterways and harm wildlife in wetland areas.
This launch ramp and parking lot filters runoff as it flows between . . . — — Map (db m300250) HM
Parking Lots & Trailheads
This park is part of the Mentor Marsh ecosystem - where Lake Erie mingles with waters that drain into the Mentor Marsh. The Mentor Marsh takes in water from a 28.6 square mile area - most of which is in the City of . . . — — Map (db m300253) HM
Natural Shoreline of Lake Erie
The Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve's 1.5-mile shoreline represents the longest stretch of publicly accessible natural beach in Ohio. Because it is one of the last . . . — — Map (db m299277) HM
History
Contamination from salt mining byproducts dumped along the marsh has increased salinity in much of the area. This has altered the natural state of the ecosystem, allowing the non- native grass Phragmites australis to move in and . . . — — Map (db m300254) HM
The City of Mentor and George E. Hayward V.F.W. Post 9295 are proud to dedicate this memorial in tribute to those who gallantly served our country and to those currently serving in the Armed Forces. The American flag proudly represents the strongest . . . — — Map (db m49133) HM
This dirt lane once led to the farm's northern fields and the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad tracks, about 3/4 mile from here.
During the 1880 presidential campaign, the railroad ran special trains that stopped at Garfield's Farm. From . . . — — Map (db m49119) HM
The Mentor Marsh's recovery story began when the Cleveland Museum of Natural History sought assistance to fight the vast monoculture of invasive common reed grass, Phragmites australis.
Since then, partnerships have been formed between the . . . — — Map (db m300257) HM
From the 1920s through the 1970s, Mentor was recognized as the Rose Capital of the Nation. Lake effect climate, a variety of soils, and abundant water made Mentor ideal for growing roses. Over a dozen growers produced about five million plants a . . . — — Map (db m43749) HM
In 1967, the Cleveland Museum of Natural History's phones began ringing with calls from frantic locals stating the marsh was dying. The cause was a privately owned 54-acre parcel of the marsh that had been used as a disposal site for . . . — — Map (db m300256) HM
The Garfield family' windmill towered 60 feet above its stone base. Lucretia had the original tower built in 1894 to overcome problems with an old polluted well and a gas engine water pump she had installed in 1885. The new tower provided the . . . — — Map (db m49121) HM
Approximately 170.000 years ago, a star in a distant galaxy exploded in a supernova that sent neutrinos-sub-atomic particles-racing toward the Earth at near lightspeed. Neutrinos have tiny masses and are extremely difficult to capture. However, on . . . — — Map (db m299276) HM
The Plant
Beets need at least 6 hours of sunlight daily, prefer well-drained soil, and require regular watering, especially during hot, dry weather.
Beet plants face several threats from pests like aphids, leafhoppers, and leaf miners, . . . — — Map (db m299862) HM
Broccoli
Needs - Full sun 6-8 hours, well-drained, fertile soil, with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0, consistent moisture, and regular fertilization, especially with nitrogen.
Threats - Flea beetles and cabbage worms.
The . . . — — Map (db m299858) HM
The Plant
Appreciates the sun and can grow through colder seasons
Mulching kale beds with leaves and organic matter helps provide nutrients and provide warmth
Cabbage worms and small green caterpillars both feed on kale
The . . . — — Map (db m299847) HM
The Plant
Plant Needs
6-8 Hours of direct sunlight.
Trellis, making the growing process easier.
Water regularly, cucumbers require constant moisture.
Plant Threats
Watch out for aphids.
Cold temperatures and frost . . . — — Map (db m299859) HM
The Plant
Flint corn requires a full, daily dose of sunlight, fertile and well-draining soil, and a sufficient amount of nitrogen.
Corn threats: root/stalk rot, drought, cross pollination/over pollination. The biggest things to . . . — — Map (db m299852) HM
The Plant
The plant will need at least eight hours of sun a day, and consistent soil moisture until the seeds sprout, and the basic macronutrients that help are Nitrogen, Potassium, and Zinc.
Pests like aphids, small insects that suck . . . — — Map (db m299854) HM
The Plant
Needs: Full-partial sun needs rich well-drained organic soil
Threats: Bugs like Aphids, leaf miners, and cabbage loopers. Major disease like downy mildew.
The Benefits
Vitamins: A,C,K and iron
. . . — — Map (db m299856) HM
The Plant
Growing needs: full sun 6-8 hours a day, evenly moist and well drained soil, cool weather in the spring or fall
Threats: Aphids, pea weevils, cutworms, birds and rabbits, mildew, root rot
The Benefits
Rich in . . . — — Map (db m299851) HM
The Plant
They require lots of light to grow to their greatest potential and a constantly slightly moistened soil.
There are many threats to tomatoes, including, bacteria, pests, and diseases.
The Benefits
Tomatoes are a . . . — — Map (db m299863) HM
The Plant
Needs: Full Sun, plant Ό" deep, sow in mid to late spring, after threat of heavy frost is over.
Threats: Aphids, Carrot Rust Fly, Root knot Nematodes, Alternaria Leaf Spots, Carrot Yellows, and Root Rots
The . . . — — Map (db m299861) HM
Wilbur Malone Co. D 7th. O.V.I. Albert H. Nash Co. B 5th. O.V.I. John Howrey Co. A 23rd. O.V.I. Jehiat Johnson Co. F 29th. O.V.I. Ralph H. Shepard Co. A 124th. O.V.I. George Tatro Co. I 177th. O.V.I. Thomas Hickok Co. E 171st. O.V.I. . . . — — Map (db m299864) WM
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
A Passionate Educator: 1820s - 1860s
From a young age, Cowles had a passion for teaching and pursued an education in infant schooling in New York. Upon returning to Ohio in the late 1820s, she opened an infant school in Kinsman with her . . . — — Map (db m300112) HM
This oak tree on this point is a direct descendant of the famous Connecticut Charter Oak.
The oak was planted, General Paines 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
Early Life & Local Ties: 1850-1890s
Ellen Spencer Mussey was born and raised in Geneva, Ohio. Her father, Platt Rogers Spencer, was known for being a reformer and conceptualizing the Spencerian penmanship, a style of cursive handwriting. . . . — — Map (db m300109) HM
Early Life & Local Ties: 1852-1880s
Emma Millinda Gillett was born in Princeton, Wisconsin, but spent her school years in Girard, Pennsylvania following her father's passing. She attended Lake Erie College when it was Lake Erie Female . . . — — Map (db m300104) 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
Defying Expectations: 1914-1930s
Allen returned from New York to Cleveland and was admitted to the Ohio bar in 1914. She established her own law practice, which was very uncommon for women in the field during this time, and also took cases . . . — — Map (db m300111) 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
From Ravenna to Warren To D.C.: 1853-1880s
Harriet Taylor was born December 17, 1853 in Ravenna, Ohio, the daughter of Ezra Taylor, an Ohio judge. The Taylors moved to Warren in 1861 and purchased the home known as the Harriet Taylor Upton . . . — — Map (db m300105) HM
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
Principal of former Lake Erie Female Seminary, spoke at 1885 convention of Ohio Woman Suffrage Assn. Seminary pupils also attended convention. — — Map (db m299275) 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
Foundation: September 1869
The Ohio Woman Suffrage Association (OWSA) led Ohio women in the struggle for the right to vote for nearly half a century. It was founded in Cincinnati, with suffrage leaders Susan B. Anthony and Lucy Stone in . . . — — Map (db m300116) 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
Foundation: 1883
The Painesville Equal Rights Association (ERA) was founded on November 30, 1883 at the home of Mrs. Cornelia Sweezey on Erie Street. The purpose of the organization was "to inform ourselves in all that pertains to the . . . — — Map (db m300114) 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
When the constitution was drafted and signed in 1787, women were excluded from many of the rights we now perceive as fundamental: The right to own property, the right to control earned income, and the right to vote in political elections. African . . . — — Map (db m300107) 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 stone was a part of the original Lakeshore Railroad Bridge over the Grand River. John Stephen Casement made his home here as a result of his work on the construction of the railroad in the 1850's. At that time he met And married Frances . . . — — Map (db m300047) HM
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 Seminary Movement
Lake Erie College traces its historic roots back to the Female Seminary Movement (1820s to 1850s), which focused on providing advanced education for women to become wives, mothers, missionaries, and educators. As the . . . — — Map (db m300115) HM
Just 16 the east of this location spanning the Grand River Valley is the Vroomah Road bridge. Notice the designs on the piers and railings. These aesthetic treatments, prepared by the Seneca Nation of Indians and the Ohio Department of . . . — — Map (db m299835) HM
This living memorial is dedicated to the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces who have perished during training accidents, peacekeeping missions, humanitarian efforts, covert operations and terrorist attacks.
We will always . . . — — Map (db m300046) HM WM
Who was born at East Windsor, Conn. February 14, 1789. He was a nephew of Gen. Edward Paine, founder of Painesville.
On March 18, 1818 he settled here in what has since been known as Paine's Hollow, building his log house just north of this . . . — — Map (db m300038) HM
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