First founded in 1797, Lake County’s largest city evolved from a quiet farming community to a vibrant city of 50,000 residents and 1,700 businesses.
A lot has changed over the past 225+ years but the enduring spirit of our founders remains.
We invite you […]
Originally named Marsh Road, Hopkins Road is one of Mentor’s oldest, dating to the early 1800s when it connected various settlement areas in the original township.
This 1857 map shows landmarks at the intersection of Hopkins Road and Jackson Street including the Daniel […]
In 1920, the Williams Murphy Company of Cleveland, Ohio began marketing their brand-new development – Mentor Headlands Park – for those seeking summer homes. 50’ x 150’ homesites could be had for as little […]
The Mentor House Hotel was a popular establishment located across from the railroad depot on Station Street. The establishment hosted well-wishers and office seekers visiting President Garfield at Lawnfield in 1880-1881 among many others over the years.
The […]
At the turn of the 20th Century, Wildwood was the summer home of the John G. Oliver family. Today, the grand Tudor-style mansion nestled on its 34-acre estate serves as the crown jewel of Mentor’s park system.
So, who were the Olivers? […]
Back in 1857, the Buffalo Road (US-20) was the main highway between Cleveland and Buffalo. A trip between those two cities by carriage could take six to seven days. Many of those travelers rested their heads at D.G. Branch’s […]
Mentor has come a long way since it was first settled in 1797. Check out our newly updated history timeline to see how much has changed!