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Spiegel Grove (Rutherford B. Hayes Summer Home)

Fremont, Ohio
County of Sandusky.
1337 Hayes
National Register Number: 66000624
 Resource type: Building.
Property type: Domestic - single dwelling. The threat level was Satisfactory in
2006.
Congressional District: OH-5 Certified Local Government: NO
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Current use/information: Rutherford B. Hayes State Memorial.

Statement of Significance (as of designation - January 29, 1964):
Completed in 1863 and later enlarged, Spiegel Grove was built as a summer home for Rutherford Birchard Hayes (1822-1893), 19th President of the United States (1877-1881). Both Hayes and his wife are buried here. A library and museum in a separate structure preserve family memorabilia.

Condition:
There are no threats to the property at this time.

here has been a successful treatment for gypsy moths and the property receives regular routine maintenance.


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