On Hopkins Road at Gosling Road, on the right when traveling south on Hopkins Road.
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
On Williams Street at Heisley Road, on the right when traveling north on Williams Street.
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
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
On Harbor Drive at Mentor Marina, on the right when traveling north on Harbor Drive.
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
On Mentor Avenue (U.S. 20), on the left when traveling east.
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
On Harbor Drive at Mentor Marina, on the right when traveling north on Harbor Drive.
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
Near Mentor Avenue (U.S. 20), on the left when traveling east.
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
On Harbor Drive at Mentor Marina, on the right when traveling north on Harbor Drive.
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
On Harbor Drive at Mentor Marina, on the right when traveling north on Harbor Drive.
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
Near Harbor Drive at Mentor Marina, on the right when traveling south. Reported permanently removed.
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
On Harbor Drive at Mentor Marina, on the right when traveling north on Harbor Drive.
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
On Center Street (Ohio Route 615) at Civic Center Boulevard, on the right when traveling north on Center Street.
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
On Harbor Drive at Mentor Marina, on the right when traveling north on Harbor Drive.
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
On Mentor Avenue (U.S. 20) at Hart Street, on the left when traveling east on Mentor Avenue.
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
On Harbor Drive at Mentor Marina, on the right when traveling north on Harbor Drive.
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
