Jackson in Jackson County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
McKinley Park
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William McKinley
Photographed by J. J. Prats, August 31, 2018
1. McKinley Park face of marker
McKinley Park. William McKinley was the 25th President of the United States. Following McKinleys assassination in 1901, the Village of Jackson dedicated this triangle of land as a park in his honor. Earlier in the nineteenth century, a small school had occupied the plot. In 1902, a local commission was appointed to oversee the development of a park. It was not, however, until 2012 that the Jackson Garden Lovers Club finished the commissions long overdue work. The park was dedicated in 2013, 111 years after it began.
William McKinley. William McKinley was born on January 29, 1848 in Niles, Ohio. He served in the Civil War and in 1863 and fought at the Battle of Buffington Island against Morgans Raiders. A Republican, McKinley served six terms in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1877-1891 and was Ohios governor from 1892-1896. He was elected president 1896 and re-elected in 1900. McKinley was shot in Buffalo, New York on September 6, 1901 and died eight days later. On September 14, 1901, Buffalo Bills Wild West Show was to perform in Jackson. Upon the news of the Presidents death, the
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Erected 2014 by Jackson Historical Society, Jim and Pam Meacham and family, and The Ohio History Connection. (Marker Number 8-40.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #25 William McKinley, and the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is January 29, 1848.
Location. 39° 2.924′ N, 82° 38.202′ W. Marker is in Jackson, Ohio, in Jackson County. It is at the intersection of Columbia Street and South Street, on the left when traveling south on Columbia Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jackson OH 45640, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southern Ohio Hill Country. It is also in the American Midwest, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois)
Photographed by J. J. Prats, August 31, 2018
2. William McKinley face of marker
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: John Wesley Powell (1834-1902) / Morgan's Raid in Jackson, 1863 (approx. Ό mile away); Jackson County Veterans Memorial (approx. Ό mile away); "Lest We Forget" (approx. Ό mile away); Jackson County 9-11 Memorial (approx. Ό mile away); Jackson County Veterans Flagpole (approx. Ό mile away); James A. Rhodes (approx. Ό mile away); Commercial Apple Orchards in Jackson County / The Jackson County Apple Festival (approx. Ό mile away); Jackson (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jackson.
Photographed by J. J. Prats, August 31, 2018
3. McKinley Park and Marker
Tablet on boulder is a dedication plaque (May 2014) and list park sponsors.
Photographed by Craig Doda, August 9, 2026
4. McKinley Park / William McKinley Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, August 9, 2026
5. McKinley Park / William McKinley Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 21, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 13, 2018, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 639 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 13, 2018, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 4, 5. submitted on August 18, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.
