The Orchard

After he had cleared enough land, Abram planted a field of wheat, currant bushes, and an orchard of apple, cherry, and plum trees. On May 7, 1833, a forest fire swept through the woods and threatened the Garfield Farm. Abram and Eliza fought the fire to save their home, but Abram died the following day. On his deathbed, he told Eliza, “I have planted four saplings in these woods and I leave them to your care.” Abram and Eliza are buried at Roselawn Cemetery in Solon, Ohio. Remnants of Abram Garfield’s orchard could still be seen near his birthsite in 1920.

Moreland Hills, Ohio · United States