Spiegel Grove is a landmark in Fremont, Ohio. Built in 1863, it was designed by Sardis Birchard, and is a National Historic Landmark. It is owned by State of Ohio (Ohio History Connection).
Location: Spiegel Grove, Hayes and Buckland Avenues, Fremont, Ohio, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Fremont
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1986, SRC-1987 - Built in 1863
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1987, SRC-1988 - Designed by Sardis Birchard
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1986, SRC-1987 - Historic designation: National Historic Landmark; National Register of Historic Places
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-1989, SRC-1990, SRC-6472, SRC-6473 - Owned by State of Ohio (Ohio History Connection)
confidence 95/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-1986, SRC-1989, SRC-3823, SRC-6474, SRC-6475, SRC-10165
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10165 — Presidential Sites: Spiegel Grove beloved by President Rutherford B. Hayes — Davie County Enterprise (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-14066 — Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums – Map & Directions (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-1986 — National Register of Historic Places / National Historic Landmark Nomination Form — "Spiegel Grove," The Rutherford B. Hayes Estate (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1987 — Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums — Hayes Home (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1988 — Ohio Magazine — Hayes Home Restoration Brings New Life to a Presidential Landmark (Tier 2, news_article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1989 — Wikipedia — Spiegel Grove (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1990 — Ohio History Connection — Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums (Tier 2, institutional_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3823 — ohiohistory.org (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5900 — National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: Spiegel Grove (ref. 66000624) (Tier 1, government_registry; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6472 — Library of Congress — Spiegel Grove, 1337 Hayes Avenue, Fremont (HABS OH-2416) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6473 — Next Exit History — Spiegel Grove (Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6474 — Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center | American Heritage (Tier 2, magazine; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6475 — Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center | Sioux City Journal (Tier 3, newspaper; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Who designed Spiegel Grove?
Spiegel Grove was designed by Sardis Birchard.
Where is Spiegel Grove located?
Spiegel Grove is located in Fremont, Ohio.