Spiegel Grove, Ohio

He moved back to Fremont in 1873, with his growing family, to Spiegel Grove, a 25-acre estate which he inherited from his uncle, who had built it as a summer retreat. This would be the Hayes’ home for the rest of their lives.

Rutherford B. Hayes, who would become the 19th president of the USA, inherited Spiegel Grove from his uncle, who had built it as a summer retreat. Hayes was elected President in 1876, and after serving one term he returned to Spiegel Grove and doubled the size of the house to 30 rooms, with additions for a library and indoor plumbing. He died here in 1893, at the age of 70. The family gave the property to the state of Ohio, and funded a museum and library on the grounds. They continued to live in the house until 1965, after which the house was opened to the public. The museum and library opened in 1916, and was the first presidential library, and is one of only three libraries for presidents that served in the 19th century. It has displays about the president and his times, and had a major renovation in 2016, for its centennial. Though owned by the state, the site is operated by the Hayes Presidential Center, a private nonprofit.