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James A Garfield National Historic Site1976 Photo of Lawnfield by Robert Riggin
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James A Garfield National Historic Site
Frequently Asked Questions
 

When was James A. Garfield National Historic Site authorized as part of the National Park Service?

James A. Garfield National Historic Site was authorized by Congress on December 28, 1980.

NPS Photo of Garfield House by Mark Slater  

Did You Know?
The wallpaper in James A. Garfield's home and a side table in the Memorial Library have a spider web motif. Victorians believed that house spiders brought good luck and good fortune to the inhabitants.

Last Updated: February 12, 2008 at 14:32 EST