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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Painesville, Ohio

 
Clickable Map of Lake County, Ohio and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Lake County, OH (53) Ashtabula County, OH (113) Cuyahoga County, OH (294) Geauga County, OH (40)  LakeCounty(53) Lake County (53)  AshtabulaCounty(113) Ashtabula County (113)  CuyahogaCounty(294) Cuyahoga County (294)  GeaugaCounty(40) Geauga County (40)
Painesville is the county seat for Lake County
Painesville is in Lake County
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1 Ohio, Lake County, Painesville — Abraham Lincoln
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
2 Ohio, Lake County, Painesville — Charter Oak Triangle
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
3 Ohio, Lake County, Painesville — 15-43 — Daniel Carter Beard
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
4 Ohio, Lake County, Painesville — Edward PaineSoldier of the American Revolution
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
5 Ohio, Lake County, Painesville — First Congregational Church
This Site Is Listed In The National Register Of Historic Places As Part Of The Mentor Avenue Historic District In Painesville Historic Triangle Circa 1862Map (db m202364) HM
6 Ohio, Lake County, Painesville — Freedom Memorial
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
7 Ohio, Lake County, Painesville — Lake County Civil War Memorial
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
8 Ohio, Lake County, Painesville — 6-43 — Lake County YMCA
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
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9 Ohio, Lake County, Painesville — 18-43 — Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Station
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
10 Ohio, Lake County, Painesville — 4-43 — Mathews HouseBuilt 1829
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
11 Ohio, Lake County, Painesville — 10-43 — Mentor Avenue Historic District
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
12 Ohio, Lake County, Painesville — Painesville City Hall
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
13 Ohio, Lake County, Painesville — Painesville United Methodist Church
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, 1998Map (db m202352) HM
14 Ohio, Lake County, Painesville — They ServedThat Democracy May Live
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
15 Ohio, Lake County, Painesville — 11-43 — Thomas W. Harvey(1821-1892)
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
16 Ohio, Lake County, Painesville — United States of America Congressional Medal of Honor RecipientsState Of Ohio, Lake County
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 1944Map (db m202354) WM
17 Ohio, Lake County, Painesville — 25-43 — Uri Seeley House969 Riverside Drive
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
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18 Ohio, Lake County, Painesville, Painesville Township — 12-43 — The Casement House / General Jack and Frances Jennings Casement
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
 
 
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Mar. 19, 2024