Canton in Stark County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Mayor Stanley A. Cmich

August 14, 1916 - January 24, 2009

— Canton Safety Director 1952-1957 • Mayor of the City of Canton 1964-1983 —

Mayor Stanley A. Cmich Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 8, 2019

1. Mayor Stanley A. Cmich Marker

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Mayor Stanley A. Cmich was Canton's longest serving mayor, holding office for 20 years. Mayor Cmich served in the U.S. Army in World War II and was awarded two Purple Heart decorations. He began his career in public service in the City of Canton as Safety Director and became well known for leading a crusade to eradicate vice and corruption in the city, which had earned Canton the dubious nickname "Little Chicago." Mayor Cmich subsequently ran for mayor and was elected to the Office of Mayor six times.

We thank Mayor Cmich for the dedication, honesty, courtesy and dignity that he brought to the Office of Mayor.

Dedicated at Canton, Ohio
on the 23rd day of April, 2019

Erected 2019 by City of Canton.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Military Order of the Purple Heart series list. A significant historical month for this entry is April 2019.

Location. 40° 47.876′ N, 81° 22.491′ W. Marker is in Canton, Ohio, in Stark County. Marker

Mayor Stanley A. Cmich Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 8, 2019

2. Mayor Stanley A. Cmich Monument

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is on Market Avenue South north of 2nd Street SE, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Central Plaza, Canton OH 44702, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Judge Leroy J. Contie, Jr. (a few steps from this marker); Ralph Hay Way (within shouting distance of this marker); 100 Central Plaza North (within shouting distance of this marker); Stark County Courthouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Meneely Bell (about 400 feet away); Geo. D. Harter Bank (about 400 feet away); President McKinley (about 400 feet away); Church Of The Savior (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Canton.

Also see . . .
1. Two Of Canton’s Best Honored (WHBC, 2019). (Submitted on August 14, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Former Canton Mayor Stanley Cmich dies at 92 (CantonRep.com, 2009). (Submitted on August 14, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Mayor Stanley Cmich Portrait Bust. (Submitted on August 14, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Mayor Stanley A. Cmich Bust image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 8, 2019

3. Mayor Stanley A. Cmich Bust

Credits. This page was last revised on December 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 253 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 14, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.