Park Lookout is an independent site, not the National Park Service. We are not affiliated with NPS. Confirm conditions on nps.gov before you go: official James A Garfield National Historic Site page.
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Caution
Lift to porch is unavailable
The lift to the porch of the Garfield Home is currently unavailable. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Weather alerts (National Weather Service)
No active NWS watches, warnings or advisories for the forecast zone and county at the park's central point.
About this site
A front porch can serve many purposes. For some, it is a place to enjoy the breeze on a warm summer night. For others, a perch from which to keep eyes on what's happening in their neighborhood. In 1880, James Garfield used his front porch as a platform to greet thousands of well-wishers during his presidential campaign. Today, the porch serves as a gateway to the story of the Garfield family.
- Type
- National Historic Site
- State
- Ohio
- Address
- 8095 Mentor Avenue, Mentor, OH 44060