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James A Garfield National Historic Site
James A Garfield National Historic Site :-
James A. Garfield National Historic Site preserves the property associated with
the 20th President of the United States. Garfield acquired the home in 1876 to
accommodate his large family. The home, named Lawnfield by reporters, was the
site of the first successful front porch campaign in 1880. James A. Garfield was
President from March 4, 1881 until his death on September 19, 1881. Four years
after his assassination, the Memorial Library wing was added by Mrs. Garfield
and her family - setting the precedent for presidential libraries. James A. Garfield
NHS is operated by the National Park Service and the Western Reserve Historical
Society.
ACCESSIBILITY
James A. Garfield National Historic Site is largely accessible. The exception
is a small section of the house tour. This area can be viewed by video.
FACTS
Acreage
Gross Area Acres for FY 2004 - 8
Gross Area Acres for FY 2003 - 8
Gross Area Acres for FY 2002 - 8
Visitation
Total Recreation Visits for FY 2004- 14,060
Total Recreation Visits for FY 2003- 18,411
Total Recreation Visits for FY 2002- 18,677
Budget
FY 2004 Annual Budget is $144,000
FY 2003 Annual Budget is $145,000
FY 2002 Annual Budget is $144,000
By Mail
8095 Mentor Avenue
Mentor, OH 44060
By Phone
Visitor Information
440-255-8722
By Fax
440-255-8545