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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMX27_campaign-office_Mentor-OH.html
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 fal…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMX22_front-porch-campaign_Mentor-OH.html
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 support…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMX1Y_carriage-house_Mentor-OH.html
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 bac…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTDF_rose-capital-of-the-nation_Mentor-OH.html
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 y…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTDE_mentor-lagoons_Mentor-OH.html
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 t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQNS_james-a-garfield-and-the-civil-war_Mentor-OH.html
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 and meri…
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