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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2817_birthplace-of-james-a-garfield_Moreland-Hills-OH.html
James Abram Garfield, 20th President of the United States, was born here in 1831. His father died when he was two, but the family remained on the farm where James helped when he was not attending school. He continued to live here through his years…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1YCU_solon-town-center_Solon-OH.html
In 1845. the Disciples of Christ built the first of three churches to occupy this site. They built a second. larger structure, to replace the original in 1858. On August 6th. 1860. 29 year-old circuit minister Brother James A. Garfield. the future…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1YCH_the-chagrin-rivers-high-falls_Chagrin-Falls-OH.html
The Chagrin River was named for Francois Seguin, a Frenchman who traded with Native Americans in Northeast Ohio circa 1742. The "High Falls" of the Chagrin River primarily attracted settlers from New England (circa 1833) seeking a location with am…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1YBO_the-cleveland-grand-prix_Chagrin-Falls-OH.html
In July 25, 1965, near 10,000 spectators traveled to the Cleveland Metroparks Polo Field to witness the first-ever North American horse show jumping grand prix — the Cleveland Grand Prix. The event gave birth to the multi- million-dollar spo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XTI_erie-street-cemetery-historical_Cleveland-OH.html
Side A In 1826, when Cleveland's first cemetery closed, Cleveland village trustees paid Leonard Case Sr. one dollar for eight acres of land and dedicated it as the Erie Street Cemetery. Built on what became prime property, the cemetery touched of…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1QZ0_burial-place-of-james-a-garfield_Cleveland-OH.html
Twentieth President of the United States. Born November 18, 1831 Died September 19, 1881.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LNM_adams-street-cemetery_Berea-OH.html
Known as the "Village Cemetery", this was Berea's main burial ground from 1834 to the 1880s. However, in 1886, the Cleveland Stone Co. purchased quarries adjacent to the cemetery, where Coe Lake is today. Quarrying had already caused flooding a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15VM_david-berger-memorial_Beachwood-OH.html
A monument in the memory of David Berger stands as both a reminder of violence, and a hope that man will one day overcome violence. The Olympic emblem of five inter-locking rings has been broken to symbolize the stopping of the '72 games, but ther…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15AJ_in-memory-of-the-teachers-and-children-who-lost-their-lives-in-the-collinwood-school-fire_Cleveland-OH.html
Teachers and Pupils who lost their lives in the Collinwood School Fire, March 4, 1908 Teachers:Grace Fiske, Katherine Weiler Pupils:Ila Adams, Irene Apari, Adelbert Baldwin, Luretta Baldwin, Glenn Barber, Clayton Bell, George Blurm, Floy Bra…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1046_the-berea-triangle_Berea-OH.html
The Triangle, one of the most historic places in Berea, has been the center of the city's civic life since the mid-19th century. Just beneath lie the solid layers of the famous Berea Sandstone that brought prosperity to Berea durign its early year…
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