James A. Garfield Memorial, Cleveland

Name: James A. Garfield Memorial
Address: Cleveland, United States

#36 among attractions in Cleveland

Gothic Revival architecture, Memorial

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The James A. Garfield Memorial is a memorial dedicated to and the final resting place of assassinated President James A. Garfield and located in Lake View Cemetery in Cleveland, Ohio, in the United States. The memorial, built from is a combination of Byzantine, Gothic, and Romanesque Revival styles, began construction in October 1885 and was dedicated on May 30, 1890. Garfield; his wife, former First Lady Lucretia Garfield; and two other members of the Garfield family are entombed in the crypt level of the monument. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1890 (134 years ago)Coordinates: 41°30'36"N, 81°35'29"W

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James A. Garfield Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland Botanical Garden, Lake View Cemetery, Wade Memorial Chapel.

1.1 miW
Museum, Art museum
Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland
27 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Cleveland, Ohio, the Cleveland Museum of Art stands as a testament to the city's rich cultural heritage and its commitment to the arts. Renowned for its diverse and extensive collection, this art museum is a cornerstone of Cleveland's cultural...
0.9 miW
Botanical garden, Park, Garden
Cleveland Botanical Garden, Cleveland
25 min walk • The Cleveland Botanical Garden, located in the University Circle neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio, in the United States.
~1500 ftN
Cemetery
Lake View Cemetery, Cleveland
8 min walk • Lake View Cemetery is a privately owned, nonprofit garden cemetery located in the cities of Cleveland, Cleveland Heights, and East Cleveland in the U.S. state of Ohio.
~1610 ftNW
Church, Historical place
Wade Memorial Chapel, Cleveland
8 min walk • Wade Memorial Chapel is a Neoclassical chapel and receiving vault located at Lake View Cemetery in Cleveland, Ohio, in the United States.
0.7 miW
Museum, Art museum
Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland, Cleveland
18 min walk • The Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland is a contemporary art museum located in the City of Cleveland, Ohio, United States. The moCa is the only contemporary art venue of its kind in Metropolitan Cleveland.
0.8 miW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Church of the Covenant, Cleveland
22 min walk • The Church of the Covenant is a historic church on Euclid Avenue in Cleveland, Ohio's University Circle. It was built in 1911 to designs created by architects Cram and Ferguson. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
1.1 miW
Museum, Library, Civic center
Cleveland History Center, Cleveland
27 min walk • The Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum is a transportation museum in Cleveland, Ohio. It's part of the Western Reserve Historical Society's Cleveland History Center in University Circle, and its collection includes about 170 cars. It was founded by Frederick C. Crawford of TRW, and opened in 1965.
0.5 miNE
Cemetery
Mayfield Cemetery, Cleveland
14 min walk • Mayfield Cemetery is a historic Jewish cemetery located at 2749 Mayfield Road in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. Established in 1890, it is one of the largest Jewish cemeteries in Cuyahoga County and the only Jewish garden cemetery.
1 miW
Museum, History museum
Western Reserve Historical Society, Cleveland
26 min walk • The Western Reserve Historical Society is a historical society in Cleveland, Ohio. The society operates the Cleveland History Center, a collection of museums in University Circle.
0.9 miW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Dittrick Museum of Medical History, Cleveland
24 min walk • The Dittrick Museum of Medical History is part of the Dittrick Medical History Center of the College of Arts and Sciences of Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio. The Dittrick Medical History Center is dedicated to the study of the history of medicine through a collection of rare books, museum artifacts, archives, and images.
1 miW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Severance Hall, Cleveland
25 min walk • Severance Hall is a concert hall located in the University Circle section of Cleveland, Ohio. Opened in 1931, Severance Hall was named after patrons John L.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to James A. Garfield Memorial?

Nearby attractions include Alta Public Library, Cleveland (7 min walk), Pennello Gallery, Cleveland (8 min walk), Lake View Cemetery, Cleveland (8 min walk), Wade Memorial Chapel, Cleveland (8 min walk).

How to get to James A. Garfield Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to James A. Garfield Memorial:

Metro

Little Italy–University Circle • Lines: Red (13 min walk)
Superior • Lines: Red (24 min walk)

Bus

Cedar–University • Lines: 8 (27 min walk)