Places of Interest & Area Resources
The Herb Society of America, Inc.
9019 Kirtland Chardon Road
Kirtland, Ohio 44094
440-256-0514
The Herb Society of America, Inc. was founded in 1933 for the purpose of furthering the knowledge and use of herbs, and for contributing the results of the experience and research of its members to the records of horticulture, science and the related arts. It is a non-discriminatory
organization incorporated in Ohio as non-profit and tax-exempt (IRS Code Section 501(c)(3)).
The Society is concerned with the cultivation of herbs and with the study of their history and with their role, both past and present, as flavoring agents; as medicinal, fragrant and dye plants; as ornamentals in garden design; as household aids, and as economic plants supplying products for modern industry. Projects include the establishment of herb gardens, both public and private, for education and demonstration, including the National Herb Garden at the U.S. National Arboretum, Washington, D.C. The Society awards educational and research grants and supports
publications that fall within The Society’s area of interest.
The Society has been headquartered in Kirtland since 1988.
Historic Kirtland
7800 Kirtland-Chardon Road
Kirtland, Ohio 44094
440-256-9805
A meticulously restored and reconstructed 19th-century settlement, Historic Kirtland showcases the vitality and spirit of the early American frontier. It also offers a colorful glimpse into the Second Great Awakening, a period of religious fervor in the United States in the 1820s and '30s, as it tells the story of early members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Holden Arboretum
9500 Sperry Road
Kirtland, OH 44094
440-946-4400
The Holden Arboretum was founded in 1931 on 100 acres of land donated by
Roberta Holden Bole and her husband, Benjamin P. Bole. Today, the Arboretum sits on approximately 3,600 acres. There are more than 20 miles of hiking trails, five gardens, ponds and lakes, special collections, including ornamental hedges, conifers, magnolias, and lilacs. Over 218 species of birds, call the Arboretum home.
Kirtland Public Library
9267 Chillicothe Road
Kirtland, OH 44094
440-256-READ (7323)
Kirtland Temple Historic Center
7809 Joseph Street
Kirtland, OH 44094
440-256-1830
From 1831 to 1838, Kirtland, Ohio, was a bustling community and headquarters of an energetic new religious movement under the leadership of Joseph Smith, Jr. With great determination and sacrifice, Joseph Smith and his followers constructed a "House of the Lord," that would act as the center of community life as a place of worship, education, and leadership. Although the majority of the Latter Day Saints left Kirtland in 1838, a small number in the community remained behind preserving and maintaining the temple.
Today, the historic house of worship is recognized as a National Historic Landmark and has been recognized by The Architects Society of Ohio and the Ohio Historical Society. The Kirtland Temple is owned and operated by the Community of Christ and continues to be used as a house of worship, education, and leadership. Whether on a tour, in a class, or sharing in worship, all are invited to experience Kirtland Temple.
Chapin Forest Reservation
10090 Chillicothe Road (Rt. 306)
Kirtland, OH
(440) 256-3810
10381 Hobart Road
Kirtland, OH 44094
(440) 256-3810
Penitentiary Glen Reservation
8668 Kirtland-Chardon Rd.
Kirtland, Ohio 44094
(440) 256-1404
Farmpark
8800 Chardon Rd.
Kirtland, OH 44094
440-256-2122 • 800-366-FARM
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