Season 1, Episode 20-James Garfield and Moreland Hills

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Season 1, Episode 20: James Garfield and Moreland Hills

Our third straight Buckeye President, and among the most brilliant, James Garfield, born on the banks of the Cuyahoga!

One of the stronger birthplace commemorations (save the weird statue!) and fitting tributes to another of the log cabin Presidents!

James Garfield Birth Site Monument from Ohio Traveler.

James Garfield Birth Site enhancement plan from Moreland Hills Historical Society.

President James Garfield Birthplace on Facebook.

Be sure to listen to James Garfield’s “Visiting the Presidents” Episode from Season 2, “James Garfield and Lawnfield” on his home!

Also, be sure to listen to James Garfield’s “Visiting the Presidents” Episode from Season 3, “James Garfield’s Tomb” on his gravesite!

From My August 2016 Visit!

The James Garfield birthplace cabin
Birthplace marker (and Matt!)
Crazy statue.
Garfield and me, in profile
Garfield birth site.
Birth marker.
Marker before the writing got worn off (from PresidentsUSA)

From My June 2021 Visit!

James Garfield Birthplace Cabin!
Inside the cabin!
Kitchen in the cabin
Bed area
Another visitor!
The clearing where the cabin had once been
Sign for canals in the area
Information on the cabin
The birthplace boulder!
Heading back to the site from the woods
Birthplace sign and cabin
Young James statue
James Garfield Birthplace!
Highway marker
With the cabin in back!

From My August 2023 Visit!

From the boulder on the site.
Garfield Birthplace cabin.
Garfield Birthplace from True Stories of the Presidents
James Garfield portrait by Calvin Curtis.

James Garfield Birthplace: 4350 S.O.M. Center Road, Moreland Hills, Ohio.

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5 thoughts on “Season 1, Episode 20-James Garfield and Moreland Hills”

  1. Hi Joe – JAG’s brother James Ballou was not stillborn. He was born on October 31, 1826 and died, in Eliza’s lap and arms, on January 28, 1829. Also, the original Garfields in America came from Britain and settled in Watertown, MA. Eliza’s family, the Ballous, were the French Huguegenots. My comments are just meant to be helpful. Enjoyed the podcast. Best regards, Debbie Weinkamer (Docent @ the birthplpace cabin, Lead Volunteer @ James A. Garfield National Historic Site, and portrayer of Lucretia Garfield.

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