Kirtland

Kirtland is a city in northern Ohio located east of Cleveland and surrounded by green spaces including Lake Metroparks and the Holden Arboretum nature preserve. The city combines residential neighborhoods with historical sites, including the Kirtland Temple and restored 19th-century buildings.

The city served as the center of a religious movement from 1831 to 1837, during which followers built the Kirtland Temple. After this period, the population relocated and the place developed into a modern suburban community.

The Historic Kirtland Village displays daily life from the 1830s through restored buildings where visitors can see how people worked and lived at that time. The houses and workshops give a sense of craftsmanship and routine from that historical period.

The city is easy to explore on foot, with the Kirtland Community Center serving as a starting point for information and local programs. Visitors should plan time for walks through the nature preserves and historical sites.

The N.K. Whitney Store, a 19th-century trading post, was restored and now shows how merchants displayed and sold their goods at that time. Visitors can walk through the original furnished rooms and understand how commerce worked in that era.

Location: Lake County

Inception: 1796

Elevation above the sea: 354 m

Website: http://kirtlandohio.com

GPS coordinates: 41.60250,-81.34470

Latest update: December 19, 2025 22:13