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Mentor, Ohio

Located in Lake County, Ohio, Mentor was founded in 1799. President James Garfield's estate 'Lawnfield' is here — now a National Historic Site. Garfield ran the first 'front porch campaign' from Lawnfield.
Founded 1799 | Population 47,000 | Peak 47,000 (2024) | County Lake County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Mentor, Ohio

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1799Founded: Lake Erie community.
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1876Garfield: President Garfield's home — Lawnfield.
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1890Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Mentor's character and economy.
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2010Modern Era: Mentor continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Did You Know?

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President James Garfield's estate 'Lawnfield' is here — now a National Historic Site.
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Garfield ran the first 'front porch campaign' from Lawnfield.
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Eastern Cleveland suburb on Lake Erie.
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Mentor is located in Lake County, Ohio.
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Mentor was founded in 1799.
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