James A. Garfield Memorial
The James A. Garfield Memorial is the final resting place of assassinated President James A. Garfield, located in Lake View Cemetery in Cleveland, Ohio. Its origins go back to 1890. For a second stop, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is 5.4 mi away.
A landmark inside Cleveland
You can stay in Cleveland
James A. Garfield Memorial is inside Cleveland, which has 65 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Detroit
Detroit is about 98 miles northwest (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Established in 1890
James A. Garfield Memorial dates from 1890. About ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, July, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 63–82°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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James A. Garfield Memorial
The James A. Garfield Memorial is the final resting place of assassinated President James A. Garfield, located in Lake View Cemetery in Cleveland, Ohio. The memorial, which began construction in October 1885 and was dedicated on May 30, 1890, exhibits a combination of Byzantine, Gothic, and Romanesque Revival architectural styles. Garfield, former First Lady Lucretia Garfield, and two other members of the Garfield family are entombed in the crypt level of the monument.
The monument was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.
- Type
- Landmark
- Established
- 1890
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1973)
- Wikipedia readers
- 24K a year
Overnight near James A. Garfield Memorial
Lodging nearby is in Cleveland (65) and Beachwood (13).
- 1Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
- 2Progressive Field
- 3Huntington Bank Field
- 4Rocket Arena
- 5Cleveland Museum of Art
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From James A. Garfield Memorial | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | in town | — | 65 51 hotels · 3 motels · 8 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 363,608 | $102K | D− |
| Beachwood | 5 mi southeast | 10 min | 13 11 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 13,673 | $410K | C+ |
| Independence | 9 mi south | 15 min | 15 15 hotels | 7,456 | $310K | B− |
| East Cleveland | 2 mi northeast | 5 min | 4 1 hotel · 3 motels | 13,229 | $69K | D− |
| Orange | 8 mi southeast | 10 min | 6 6 hotels | 3,574 | $442K | B− |
| Wickliffe | 9 mi northeast | 15 min | 7 5 hotels · 2 motels | 12,649 | $167K | B+ |
| Middleburg Heights | 15 mi southwest | 25 min | 14 13 hotels · 1 motel | 15,558 | $228K | — |
| Willoughby | 13 mi northeast | 20 min | 10 7 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 24,234 | $217K | B |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Pair James A. Garfield Memorial with these
All of these are within 60 miles.
Big draw15 mi MuseumRock and Roll Hall of Fame580K visitors a year
Big draw25 mi Stadium & arenaProgressive Field
36 mi Stadium & arenaHuntington Bank Field
45 mi Stadium & arenaRocket Arena
5in town MuseumCleveland Museum of Art410K visitors a year
Big draw49 mi MuseumPro Football Hall of Fame192K visitors a year
Big draw57 mi Theme parkCedar Point3.8M visitors a year
Big draw60 mi LakeLake EriePhoto credits
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: MusikAnimal, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Progressive Field: Jsawczuk, Public domain · Huntington Bank Field: Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0 · Rocket Arena: Cards84664, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Cleveland Museum of Art: zenbikescience, CC BY 2.0 · Pro Football Hall of Fame: Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0 · Cedar Point: Larry Pieniazek, User:Lar, en:User:Lar (primary), CC BY 2.5 · Lake Erie: NOAA, Public domain
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James A. Garfield Memorial: what to know
Is James A. Garfield Memorial in Cleveland?
Yes. It’s inside Cleveland, OH.
When is the best time to visit James A. Garfield Memorial?
May, June, July, August, September and October, with highs of 63–82°.
How far is James A. Garfield Memorial from Detroit?
About 98 miles northwest of Detroit, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to James A. Garfield Memorial?
Cleveland Hopkins (CLE), about 15 miles away.
Where should I stay near James A. Garfield Memorial?
Cleveland (in town, 65 places to stay), Beachwood (5 mi, 13 places to stay) and Independence (9 mi, 15 places to stay).
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.