Canton in Stark County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Nimisilla Park
Photographed By J. J. Prats, August 23, 2019
1. Nimisilla Park Marker
Nimisilla Park was established in 1894. Prior to its founding, the site was the location of the county fair from 1859 to 1893. Throughout its history, Nimisilla Park hosted horse races, live music, soldier reunions, and a zoo, among other events. Prominent political figures, such as Rutherford B. Hayes. James A. Garfield, William McKinley, and Eugene V. Debs, made speeches at the park. In 1918, Debs delivered a famous anti-war speech for which he was arrested and jailed. As of 2016, the park continues to serve as a gathering place for the community.
Erected 2016 by City of Canton and The Ohio History Connection. (Marker Number 25-76.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. 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 year for this entry is 1894.
Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 40° 48.406′ N, 81° 21.45′ W. Marker was in Canton, Ohio, in Stark County. Marker could be reached from The O'Jays Parkway NE south of 12th Street NE (Ohio Route 153), on the right when traveling
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this location, measured as the crow flies. William McKinley (approx. 0.9 miles away); Palace Theatre (approx. 0.9 miles away); St. Edward Hotel (approx. 0.9 miles away); Geo. D. Harter Bank (approx. one mile away); James Murray Spangler (approx. one mile away); The Meneely Bell (approx. one mile away); 100 Central Plaza North (approx. 1.1 miles away); Stark County Courthouse (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Canton.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, August 23, 2019
2. Nimisilla Park Marker
Photographed By Grant & Mary Ann Fish, August 27, 2023
3. Nimisilla Park Marker Missing
Credits. This page was last revised on August 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 901 times since then and 81 times this year. Last updated on August 27, 2023, by Grant & Mary Ann Fish of Galloway, Ohio. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 18, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 3. submitted on August 27, 2023, by Grant & Mary Ann Fish of Galloway, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
