Kirtland, Ohio
Kirtland is a city of 6,911 people in Lake County, Ohio, founded in 1796.
Why visit Kirtland
Townapedia lists 16 museums and landmarks, 21 parks and trails, 16 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 10 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Gildersleeve Mountain, Newel K. Whitney Store, James A. Garfield National Historic Site and Children’s Schoolhouse Nature Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 19°F.
Weather in Kirtland
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Kirtland
Kirtland is a city in Lake County, Ohio, United States. The population was 6,937 at the 2020 census. Kirtland is known for being the early headquarters of the Latter Day Saint movement from 1831 to 1837 and the site of the movement's first temple, the Kirtland Temple, completed in 1836. The Kirtland Temple and nearby Historic Kirtland Village are maintained as historic sites highlighting that era.
From the Wikipedia article Kirtland, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do10
Museums and landmarks16
Newel K. Whitney Store
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic building in Kirtland, Ohio, United States
James A. Garfield National Historic Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Mentor, Ohio, NRHP-listed
Louis Penfield House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Ohio, built by Frank Lloyd Wright
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4 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds21
Chapin Forest Reservation
Hiking and trails · 1.1 mi
9938 Chillicothe Rd, Kirtland
Penitentiary Glen Reservation
Hiking and trails · 1.1 mi
8668 Kirtland-Chardon Rd, Kirtland
9 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes16
Angelo's Pizzeria & Ice Cream
Restaurant · Pizza, Ice Cream · 1.1 mi
8162 Chardon Road, Kirtland
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Tavern 6
Restaurant · 1.9 mi
7592 Chardon Road, Kirtland
Tu-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00; Mo,Su 11:00-21:00
4 more on the map.
History
After the founding of the United States, northern Ohio was designated as the Western Reserve and was sold to the Connecticut Land Company. The area was first surveyed by Moses Cleaveland and his party in 1796.
Kirtland is named for Turhand Kirtland, a principal of the Connecticut Land Company and judge in Trumbull County, the first political entity in Ohio that included Kirtland township. Kirtland, a veteran of the American Revolutionary War, demonstrated "both breadth of vision and integrity" in his fair dealings with the local Native Americans. He was known for his bravery, resourcefulness, and passion for justice. Dr. Jared Potter Kirtland was the son of the former; he helped to found a medical college in nearby Willoughby, Ohio, and he compiled the first ornithology of Ohio. The bird Kirtland's warbler is named for Jared Kirtland. This rare species has been documented in the city during migration, but it does not nest in Ohio.
The densely forested, clay soiled, high, hilly, land of Kirtland was settled later than surrounding townships: Mentor in 1798, and Chester in 1802. Kirtland's first European settlers were the John Moore family, soon followed by the Crary family who came to Kirtland in 1811. In 1893 Christopher Crary wrote a memoir of his Kirtland life, which provided a great deal of material for Anne B. Prusha's 1982 history of Kirtland.
From the History section of Kirtland, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship11
Old South Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
9802 Chillicothe Road, Kirtland
Kirtland Temple
Church · Latter Day Saints · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
9020 Chillicothe Road, Kirtland
Church of Jesus Christ Kirtland Restoration Branch
Place of worship · Latter Day Saints · 1.7 mi
9320 Chillicothe Road, Kirtland
Kirtland Community of Christ
Church · Community Of Christ · 2.3 mi
Chillicothe Road, Kirtland
Willo-Hill Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 3.1 mi
4200 Kirtland Road, Willoughby
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Stake Center
Place of worship · Latter Day Saints · 2.8 mi
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries17
Healthcare1
University Hospitals Perrico Health Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.3 mi
4176 Ohio State Route 306, Willoughby
Map of Kirtland
100 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 19°F | 3.5 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 20°F | 2.7 in |
| Mar | 45°F | 28°F | 3.3 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 38°F | 4.1 in |
| May | 69°F | 49°F | 4.1 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 58°F | 4.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 62°F | 5.2 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 61°F | 4.4 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 55°F | 4.5 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 45°F | 3.9 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 35°F | 4.1 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 25°F | 4.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Kirtland-Holden 2 (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Lake County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-31: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-06-30: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
- 2008-04-24: Record Snow And Near Record Snow (Snowstorm)
- 2006-08-01: Severe Storms, Straight Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Lake County Executive Airport (LNN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Willoughby 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Eastlake 6 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Mentor 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Gates Mills 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Wickliffe 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Willowick 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Chardon 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Mayfield Heights 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- Euclid 9 mi west, about 15 min by car
- Richmond Heights 9 mi west, about 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Old South Church in Kirtland, Nyttend, Public domain
- Penfield House May 2013, Marykeiran, CC BY-SA 4.0
- House front - James A Garfield National Historic Site (29552083810), Tim Evanson from Cleveland Heights, Ohio, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Newel K. Whitney Home, Kirtland, Ohio - June 2006, Mangoman88, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Loweomyces fractipes 13069991, mycowalt, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lanmaoa pallidorosea 13069996, mycowalt, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lanmaoa pallidorosea 13069997, mycowalt, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chapin Forest Reservation (38242016156), Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0
- Chapin Forest Reservation (24426179508), Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0
- Chapin Forest Reservation (26521425749), Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0
- Chapin Forest Reservation (24426172858), Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0
- Chapin Forest Reservation (37204442514), Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0
- Chapin Forest Reservation (38296696841), Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0
- Chapin Forest Reservation (24425798238), Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0
- Chapin Forest Reservation (26521817859), Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0
- Chapin Forest Reservation (24426148168), Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0
- Chapin Forest Reservation (37585310114), Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0
- Chapin Forest Reservation (38265118542), Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0
- Chapin Forest Reservation (26137926779), Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0
- Chapin Forest Reservation (38265034972), Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0
- Chapin Forest Reservation (37585304264), Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0
- Chapin Forest Reservation (37585098344), Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0
- Chapin Forest Reservation (26137936109), Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0
- Chapin Forest Reservation (24062372388), Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0
- Chapin Forest Reservation (37585094454), Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0
- Chapin Forest Reservation (38265242472), Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0
- Chapin Forest Reservation (24426169878), Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0
- Chapin Forest Reservation (37204431374), Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0
- Chapin Forest Reservation (38296705561), Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0
- Chapin Forest Reservation (24426144598), Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0
- Chapin Forest Reservation (38265106212), Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0
- Chapin Forest Reservation (37585090554), Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0
- Chapin Forest Reservation (38265027962), Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0
- Chapin Forest Reservation (26521822229), Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0
- Chapin Forest Reservation (37585083754), Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0
- Chapin Forest Reservation (37883173652), Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0
- Chapin Forest Reservation (24425794118), Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0
- Downtown Cleveland - Chapin Forest Reservation (45693554082), Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0
- Chapin Forest Reservation (38296913071), Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0
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