Ohio city celebrates former resident, U.S. president James Garfield

MENTOR, Ohio — This Presidents' Day, one northeast Ohio city is celebrating the life and legacy of one of the state's most famous residents. If some people were asked to name the 20th president of the United States, they may not know the answer off the top of their head. But for folks in Mentor, it's a no brainer. What You Need To Know Former President James Garfield used to live in Mentor, Ohio Garfield moved to Mentor a few years being elected 20th president of the United States While running for president, he campaigned from his home, delivering speeches from his front porch His Mentor property now includes a museum, is open for free tours and been redecorated with authentic items from the late 19th century ​Mentor is not only a hub for retail shopping and place to find breathtaking views of Lake Erie, the city — which is about 25 minutes east of Cleveland — is also home to former President James Garfield.