National Register of Historic Places listings in Lake County, Ohio facts for kids

This map shows where Lake County is located in Ohio.

Have you ever wondered about the oldest and most special buildings in your area? In Lake County, Ohio, there's a list of amazing places that are super important to history! This list is called the National Register of Historic Places. It helps protect buildings, sites, and objects that tell us about the past.

When a place is added to this list, it means it's recognized as a significant part of American history, architecture, or culture. It's like giving these places a special badge of honor! There are 80 different places in Lake County on this list, and two of them are even more special, called National Historic Landmarks. Let's explore some of these cool historic spots!

Historic Gems in Lake County
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Historic Gems in Lake County

Lake County is full of interesting places that have been around for a long time. Each one has a unique story to tell about the people who lived there and the events that happened.

Homes of Important People

Many houses on the list belonged to people who made a difference.

President James A. Garfield's Home

One of the most famous places is called Lawnfield, also known as the James A. Garfield National Historic Site. This was the home of James A. Garfield, who became the 20th President of the United States! You can find it at 8095 Mentor Avenue in Mentor. It's a really important spot because it's where President Garfield lived and worked. It's even a National Historic Landmark, which is the highest honor for historic places in the U.S.

Harry Coulby Mansion

Another grand home is the Harry Coulby Mansion at 28730 Ridge Road in Wickliffe. This big house was named after Harry Coulby, who was a very successful businessman. Imagine living in such a large and fancy house!

Louis Penfield House

The Louis A. Penfield House at 2203 River Road in Willoughby Hills is special because of its unique design. It was designed by a famous architect named Frank Lloyd Wright. His buildings are known for their cool, modern look that blends with nature.

Buildings with Special Stories

Some buildings are important because of what they were used for or the groups of people connected to them.

Kirtland Temple

The Kirtland Temple at 9020 Chillicothe Road in Kirtland is a very important building for a religious group called the Community of Christ. It was built a long time ago, in the 1830s, and is a beautiful example of old architecture. It's also a National Historic Landmark!

Fairport Harbor West Breakwater Light

Lighthouses are always fascinating! The Fairport Harbor West Breakwater Light is located at the western breakwater pierhead near Fairport Harbor. Lighthouses were super important for guiding ships safely on Lake Erie. This one helped sailors find their way into the harbor.

Fairport Marine Museum

Speaking of lighthouses, the old Grand River (Fairport Harbor) Light is now the Fairport Marine Museum at 129 2nd Street in Fairport Harbor. It's a great place to learn about the history of sailing and the Great Lakes.

Connecticut Land Company Office

The Connecticut Land Company Office at 7877 East Main Street in Unionville (part of Madison Township) is a very old office building. It was used by the Connecticut Land Company, which helped settle and organize land in Ohio way back when the state was first being formed.

Old South Church

The Old South Church at 9802 Chillicothe Road in Kirtland is a historic church building. Churches often served as important community centers in the past, not just for worship but also for meetings and social gatherings.

Unionville Tavern

Imagine a place where travelers could stop for a meal and a rest after a long journey! The Unionville Tavern on State Route 84 in Unionville (Madison Township) was one such place. Taverns were like old-fashioned hotels and restaurants combined.

Other Interesting Places

Lake County also has historic districts and sites that tell us about how towns grew.

Downtown Willoughby Historic District

The Downtown Willoughby Historic District is a whole area in Willoughby with many historic buildings. It's centered around Erie and River Streets and Euclid Avenue. Walking through this district is like stepping back in time to see how the town looked long ago.

Indian Point Fort

The Indian Point Fort is an ancient site located east of Painesville in LeRoy Township. This site was likely used by Native American people a very long time ago. It helps us understand the early history and cultures of the region.

Madison Fort

Similar to Indian Point Fort, the Madison Fort is another ancient site. It's on a ridge between the Grand River and Mill Creek, southeast of Madison. These sites are important for archaeologists who study the past.

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The Administration Building at Lake Erie College.
Brick Vernacular House No. 1 in Madison.
Brick Vernacular House No. 2 in Madison.
The Casement House in Painesville Township.
The Cheese-vat Factory in Madison.
The Alpha Charles Childs House in Madison.
The Robertus W. Childs House in Madison.
The Corning-White House in Mentor.
The George Damon House in Madison.
The James Dayton House in Madison.
The James Dayton House II in Madison.
The Albert DeHeck House in Madison.
A street view of the Downtown Willoughby Historic District.
The Claud Foster House in Willowick.
The Frances Ensign Fuller House in Madison.
The Garfield Library in Mentor.
The Jane Gilbert House in Madison.
The H. Gill House in Madison.
The Norma Grantham Site in Fairport Harbor.
The Gray-Coulton House in Mentor.
The Lucius Green House in Perry.
The great house at the Leonard C. Hanna, Jr., Estate in Kirtland Hills.
The Francis Hendry House in Madison.
The Cyrus J. Ingersoll House in Madison.
The John J. Jones House in Madison.
The John Kellogg House and Barn in Madison.
The Addison Kimball House in Madison.
The Lemuel Kimball, II, House in Madison.
The Solomon Kimball House in Madison.
Ladd's Tavern in Madison Township.
The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern RR Depot and Freight House in Mentor.
Lutz's Tavern in Painesville.
The William Lyman House in Madison.
The Madison Fort in Madison Township.
The Madison Seminary and Home.
The James Mason House in Mentor.
The Mathews House in Painesville.
A building in the Mentor Avenue District in Painesville.
The Mentor Village Hall.
The Mentor Village School.
The Rev. Harlan Metcalf House in Madison.
The Methodist Episcopal Church of Painesville.
The Edward W. and Louise C. Moore Estate in Kirtland.
The Lewis Morley House in Painesville.
The Norfolk and Western Freight Station in Madison.
The John G. Oliver House in Mentor.
The David R. Paige House in Madison.
Painesville City Hall.
The George Pease House in Madison.
St. James Episcopal Church in Painesville.
The Sawyer-Wayside House in Mentor.
The Uri Seeley House in Painesville Township.
The Orland Selby House in Madison.
The Sessions House in Painesville.
The Smart Building in Willoughby.
The Smead House in Painesville.
The David Smead House in Madison.
The South Leroy Meetinghouse in LeRoy Township.
The Mr. and Mrs. Karl A. Staley House in Madison Township.
The Joseph Talcott House in Madison.
The Judge Abraham Tappan House in Madison Township.
A view of the Town Center District in Madison.
The Unionville District School in Madison Township.
The Edwin L. Ware House in Madison.
The Newel K. Whitney Store in Kirtland.
The George D. Wilson House in Madison.
The Dr. J. C. Winans House in Madison.
The John and Carrie Yager House in Mentor.
The Benjamin and Mary Young House in Mentor.

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