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*Connecticut Land Title Office
321 Mahoning Avenue NW
Warren, Ohio • 866.360.1552 • 330.675.3081 • www.ExploreTrumbullCounty.com
Now home to the Trumbull County Tourism Bureau, this building once served as the headquarters for the Connecticut Land Company where tracts of land were sold.
Cortland Opera House (circa 1841)
152 Park Avenue
Cortland, Ohio • 330.637.5888
Now owned by the Bazetta-Cortland Historical Society and used for community and social functions, this structure was originally the site of one of the first Methodist churches in the country. During the late1800's, it became the Opera House where stage productions and minstrel shows were held.
Fairview Cemetery
State Route 534
Mesopotamia, Ohio
Unique stone markers carved by Mesopotamia native Howard Bridgen can be found here.
First Presbyterian Church
256 Mahoning Avenue
Warren, Ohio • www.FPCWarren.org
Although the congregation was founded in 1803, the churches current brick structure, which spirals 225 feet into the air, was not dedicated until 1878 when it replaced the originial white frame church building. The tower bell, which is the oldest in the city, was brought to the area by ox cart.
The Gillmer House (circa 1854)
720 Mahoning Avenue
Warren, Ohio
This Italianate-style house was the area's first to have interior electric lights.
The Hollister House (circa 1879)
6416 State Route 46
Bristol Township, Ohio
Built for newlyweds Holmes and Charlotte (Lottie) Hollister, this house was the first to have electric lights in Bristolville. The building that contained the Delco system still stands today next to the shoe repair shop founded by their son Lynn.
Kinsman House (circa 1832)
303 Mahoning Avenue NW
Warren, Ohio
Located along Millionaire's Row, this Greek Revival mansion is included on the National Historic Registry and features white marble mantles and black walnut staircase, woodwork, and arched doorways.
Mahoning Avenue Historic District
Mahoning Avenue NW
Warrren, Ohio • 330.399.1212 • www.TrumbullArts.org
This historic district is home to Millionaires Row, where the "Who's Who" of industry, commerce and politics lived in stately mansions that lined the street during the 1800s.
McBride House (circa 1883)
Hager Street
Hubbard, Ohio 44425
The lot on which the house stands was originally owned by Samuel Tylee, Hubbard’s first settler. The house and land were eventually passed on through the McBride family who operated a jewelry and watch repair business in Hubbard. Today the house is owned by the Hubbard Historical Society and is full of antiques and showcases pictures and memorabilia from the city’s past.
*McKinley Birthplace Home & Research Center
40 South Main Street
Niles, Ohio 44446 • 330.652.1704 x202 (for groups) • www.McKLib.org
This reconstructed house is located on the site of the original McKinley home and birthplace of President William McKinley. In the 1890s, the building was split into two and moved. From 1910 to the 1930s, both sections of the house were finally reunited and moved to Tibbet’s Corners, which was later renamed McKinley Heights. The building was then operated as a birthplace memorial to President McKinley until declining attendance led to its closure. It later burned down in 1937. Today the reconstructed structure features the house, a research center, meeting room, computer lab and a small gift shop.
Mesopotamia Village Historic District
State Route 534
Mesopotamia, Ohio
The center of town, better known as the "Commons", is surrounded by 28 buildings, Twenty one were built before the civil war and are included on the National Register of Historic Places. Today this area is part of the fourth largest Amish Settlement in the country and second largest in Ohio.
Monument Park and Trumbull County Veterans' Memorial
Corner of West Market Street and Mahoning Avenue
Warren, Ohio
This park, which is on the east bank of the Mahoning River and includes a reconstructed log cabin built on the site of Warren's first Schoolhouse (circa 1804), commemorates the sacrifices of local citizens in military service. In 2008 the new Trumbull County Veterans’ Memorial was added to the site. Built by volunteers from local building trade organizations with monetary donations from local businesses, organizations and residents, the memorial includes a World War II statue and a Wall of Honor. The Wall, which is comprised of bricks inscribed with individual names of veteran servicemen and women, honors and memorializes those who have served our country.
Newton Falls Covered Bridge (circa 1831)
Damascus Newton Falls Road
Newton Falls, Ohio • 330.872.0806
Constructed in 1831, this bridge is the second oldest covered bridge in Ohio and the only one in the state with a covered sidewalk.
Octagon House (circa 1858)
8405 Main Street
Kinsman, Ohio • 330.876.3935
Now a private residence, this unique eight-sided house which contains eight trapezoid-shaped rooms, was the boyhood home of Clarence Darrow, the nationally acclaimed lawyer in the John Scope's "Monkey Trial"
The Old Mahoning Pioneer Cemetery
661 Mahoning Avenue NW
Warren, Ohio
Warren's first cemetery is located on the banks of the Mahoning River and is the final resting place for many of Trumbull County's pioneers and veterans who fought in the American Revolution, War of 1812 and Civil War.
Patch-Abell Home
608 Mahoning Avenue NW
Warren, Ohio
Warren's postmaster under President Lincoln, Comfort Patch, built this house in the 1850's, It included a Greek revival floor plan and a bold Italianate cornice.
Perkins Mansion (1871)
391 Mahoning Avenue NW
Warren, Ohio • 330.841.2601
Once owned by the Perkins family, this mansion features stained glass skylight, marble fireplaces, hand cut crystal chandeliers, intricate woodwork and has served as Warren's City Hall since 1934.
Presbyterian Church (circa 1831)
6383 Church Street
Kinsman, Ohio
Originally named the First United Congregational and Presbyterian Church, this is one of the oldest extant churches in Trumbull County. Situated on the highest point in town, the church has a beautiful coved ceiling with twin cherry staircases on either side of the narthex and decorated cornices and balcony.
The Trumbull County Courthouse (circa 1895)
161 High Street
Warren, Ohio
One of the oldest judicial facilities of its kind in Ohio, this Romanesque-style structure was completed in 1897, making it the third courthouse to occupy its location in Courthouse Park. It was placed on the National Registry of Historic Sites in 1975.
*The Harriet Taylor Upton House (circa 1840)
380 Mahoning Avenue NW
Warren, Ohio 44483 • 330.399.7911
This national historic site was home to the women’s suffrage leader Harriet Taylor Upton and also served as the headquarters for the National American Women’s Suffrage Association from 1903 until 1905 when it was moved to the Courthouse. In 1909 the organization relocated to New York City.
Wolcott-Marvin Cottage
410 Mahoning Avenue NW
Warren, Ohio
This American Gothic-style home was built around 1832 and is a rare example of this type of structure in Trumbull County. Only the left side is original.
Woods House
624 Mahoning Avenue NW
Warren, Ohio
This flush sided Italiante building with an oversized cornice and rounded hooded windows was built in the late 1850's by Dr. Daniel B. Woods, one of the earliest adapters of a new medical procedure called anesthesia.
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* Indicates members of the Trumbull County Tourism Bureau. The Bureau and its Preferred Provider members are dedicated to making Trumbull County an attractive and friendly destination for visitors.
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