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Other Areas of Interest
James A. Garfield Statue
The James A. Garfield Statue can be found at the Mentor Municipal Center, located at 8500 Civic Center Blvd, Mentor, Ohio. This statue, crafted by Alan Cottrill, was dedicated on July 4, 2026.
Enjoy this eleven-minute video about James A. Garfield, the journey behind the statue's concept, and the inspiration that fueled the artist's creativity.
The Canals
James A. Garfield worked on the canals at the age of 16 in 1848. Abram Garfield, James' father, worked on the Ohio canal as a superintendent presently located at Bacci Park, 5181 Canal Road, Garfield Heights, Ohio.
This brief article provides additional historical insights into young James' experiences on the canals.
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