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Description: The Garfield Monument, a 180-foot tall cylindrical building, was designed by architect George Keller. It was dedicated in 1890, two years after the President's death. It sits on a hillside overlooking Lakeview Cemetery near Cleveland, Ohio. The interior features a larger-than-life statue of Garfield, stained glass, bas relief, and various historical relics of Garfield's life and presidency. James A Garfield was born November 18, 1831 in a log cabin in what is now Moreland, Ohio. He was educated at what is nor Hiram College in Hiram, Ohio. On November 11, 1858, he married Lucretia Randolph. They were the parents of seven children, five boys and 2 girls. Garfield became the President of the United States on March 4, 1881 and on July 2, 1881, he was assassinated. He died on September 19, 1881. He served a mere 200 days as president. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B09F10_058
Subjects: Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881; Monuments.
Places: Cleveland (Ohio); Cuyahoga County (Ohio)