Local legends suggest the James A. Garfield National Historic Site in Mentor, Ohio, may be haunted by the ghost of President Garfield's wife, Lucretia. Staff and security have reported hearing mysterious footsteps and finding lights switched on after hours. According to paranormal claims, security guards have reported the following experiences at the historic site: Hearing footsteps from the upstairs of the home at night, which are believed to be those of Lucretia Garfield. Lights turning on by themselves after staff had already shut them off for the night.