POINTS of INTEREST

KIRTLAND TEMPLE
http://www.ncweb.com/org/temple

Original church built by the Mormons when they settled in this area in the 1830's. The temple was completed in 1836 with much of the sand and stone coming from the gravel pits off Hobart Road. In 1838, after the Mormons moved westward, the Temple was used by the Western Reserve Teacher's Seminary. In 1880, the Reorganized church of the Latter Day Saints reclaimed the temple as a place of worship.

OLD SOUTH CHURCH

Organized in 1819 as a typical Western Reserve pioneer church, Old South built its first building, a log cabin, on the site of the present edifice. A disastrous fire destroyed the first building, and a severe hurricane badly damage the second building. The present structure was erected in 1859, and the belfry was added two years later. It is said that many of the surveyors in the area used the belfry as a fixed point of establishing legal property lines.

HOLDEN ARBORETUM (440) 946-4400
http://www.holdenarb.org/
9500 SPERRY ROAD
KIRTLAND, OHIO 44094

A 3100 acre preserve of horticultural collections from around the world. Holden is the largest arboretum in the United States; it is located at 9500 Sperry Road, in Kirtland.

HERB SOCIETY OF AMERICA (440) 256-0514
http://www.herbsociety.org/

Founded in 1933, the society is concerned with the cultivation of herbs and the study of their history for furthering the knowledge and use of the herbs for science, medicine, literature, arts, and economics. The Society is located at 9019 Kirtland Chardon Road, in Kirtland.

MOORELAND MANSION (440) 953-7306
LAKELAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
http://www.lakeland.cc.oh.us/
7700 CLOCKTOWER DRIVE
(INTERSTATE 90 & STATE ROUTE 306)
KIRTLAND, OHIO 44094

This 93-year old home of Cleveland's railroad tycoon, Edward W. Moore is currently being refurbished for use as reception halls or meeting/business groups. It is located on the grounds of Lakeland Community College, at 7800 Clocktower Drive in Kirtland.

LAKE METRO PARKS

Lake Farmparks, located on Rt.6 in Kirtland is a working farm, circa 1800's, where visitors can see the workings of farm life, like milking cows, feeding pigs, learning hydroponics, all in one visit. Various events are held on site, such as Vintage Ohio, the wine festival in August; haunted hayrides in October; quilt shows; and many more. For their schedule of events call (440) 256-2122.
Penitentiary Glen is also part of the Lake park system, and is a haven for injured wild animals. The old Halle Bros. Christmas display is held annually at this Lake Metro Park site. Call (440) 256-1404 for information on their events.