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

100 Central Plaza North

Lot #1

— Canton, Ohio —

100 Central Plaza North Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, July 24, 2022

1. 100 Central Plaza North Marker

Inscription. In 1769 a Delaware Indian bequeathed this land to Frederick Post, a missionary. Post sold the land to Bezaleel Wells, who laid out the original town plat in 1805. Hugh Cunningham purchased Lot #1 from Wells in 1811 for $67.00. Since that time, there have been various businesses on Lot #1 such as Dannemiller Grocery, Spiro Clothing and City Loan and Savings. The present building standing on Lot #1 was built in 1910.

Erected by The Canton Preservation Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1769.

Location. 40° 47.912′ N, 81° 22.465′ W. Marker is in Canton, Ohio, in Stark County. Marker is at the intersection of Central Plaza North and Tuscarawas Street E, on the right when traveling north on Central Plaza North. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 104 Central Plaza N, 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. Geo. D. Harter Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); The Meneely Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Stark County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Mayor Stanley A. Cmich

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Judge Leroy J. Contie, Jr. (within shouting distance of this marker); James Murray Spangler (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ralph Hay Way (about 400 feet away); President McKinley (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Canton.

100 Central Plaza North image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, July 24, 2022

2. 100 Central Plaza North

Credits. This page was last revised on August 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 167 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 18, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.