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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
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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.
1976 Photo of Lawnfield by Robert Riggin  

Did You Know?
Garfield's Memorial Library hosted a double wedding in 1888. Harry, Garfield's oldest son, married his second cousin Belle Mason and Molly, the Garfield's only daughter, married Joseph Stanley Brown who was Garfield's private secretary. Many guests were transported on a special train from Cleveland.

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