National Historic Landmark- James A. Garfield Home

From 1876 until his death at the hands of an assassin, Lawnfield was the residence of James Abram Garfield (1831-1881), 20th President of the United States.

In 1880, Garfield was selected by the Republican Party as its candidate for the presidency after 36 ballots; he ran his campaign from this house, composing many of his campaign speeches in the second floor study.

Courtesy National Park Service National Historic Landmarks

Image Courtesy Library of Congress Historic American Building Survey