James A. Garfield National Historic Site (Lawnfield)

James A. Garfield, the 20th president of the United States, made his home at Lawnfield from 1876 until his death in 1881. Here he conducted the first “front porch” presidential campaign, giving speeches from the verandah. The many reporters ...

National Historic Landmark-James A. Garfield Home

National Historic Landmark- James A. Garfield Home

From 1876 until his death at the hands of an assassin, Lawnfield was the residence of James Abram Garfield (1831-1881), 20th President of the United States.

In 1880, Garfield was selected by the Republican ...

James A. Garfield and the Civil War

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 meritorious military successes launched ...

James A. Garfield's "Lawnfield"

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 ...

James A. Garfield

(Front):James A. Garfield

1831 - 1881

(Left):Major General USV,

Member of Congress,

Senator

and

President

of the

United States

of

America.

(Right):Erected

by his comrades

of the

Society of the Army

of the

Cumberland

May 12 1887.

Marker is at ...

James A. Garfield

(Front):James A. Garfield

1831 - 1881

(Left):Major General USV,

Member of Congress,

Senator

and

President

of the

United States

of

America.

(Right):Erected

by his comrades

of the

Society of the Army

of the

Cumberland

May 12 1887.

Marker is at ...