James A. Garfield National Historic Site Visitor Center
Visitor Center ·
Managed by the National Park Service
James A. Garfield National Historic Site (National Historic Site) · Restricted Access
- 686 ft
- Elevation
In 1893, Lucretia Garfield constructed a Carriage House and Horse Barn behind the Garfield Home. In 1998, the same building was opened as the Visitor Center at James A. Garfield National Historic Site. Inside visitors can find the site's 18-minute film as well exhibits in chronological order of the president's life. Check-in for tours of the Garfield home are at the Front Desk.
Getting there
James A. Garfield National Historic Site is located at 8095 Mentor Avenue Mentor, Ohio 44060.
For directions please visit the web address below.
41.66522, -81.35071 · 41°39'54.8"N 81°21'2.6"W
Typical weather
Typically 82°F in Jul, down to 34°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 34 | 36 | 45 | 58 | 69 | 77 | 82 | 80 | 74 | 62 | 49 | 39 |
| Low °F | 19 | 20 | 28 | 38 | 49 | 58 | 62 | 61 | 55 | 45 | 35 | 25 |
| Precip in | 3.5 | 2.7 | 3.3 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 5.2 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.3 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about James A. Garfield National Historic Site Visitor Center
- Can you reserve a site at James A. Garfield National Historic Site Visitor Center?
- No. James A. Garfield National Historic Site Visitor Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
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Contact
- Phone (440) 255-8722
- Email jaga_interpretation@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
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