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

The Meneely Bell

Photographed by Craig Doda, July 24, 2022

1. The Meneely Bell Marker

Inscription. The Meneely Bell was originally commissioned and dedicated in 1883. It was used as the city's first fire bell and was located in the bell tower of the original City Hall. It was moved to Waterworks Park in 1928. On April 23, 2005, in observance of the city's 200th anniversary, the bell was moved to the plaza of the City Government Building that stands on the same site as the original City Hall.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list.

Location. 40° 47.935′ N, 81° 22.474′ W. Marker is in Canton, Ohio, in Stark County. It is on Tuscarawas Street West, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 Tuscarawas St W, Canton OH 44702, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Amish Country

and in Greater Cleveland.

It is also in the American Midwest.

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) Confederacy,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

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); James Murray Spangler (within shouting distance of this marker); 100 Central Plaza North (within shouting distance of this marker); Stark County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Mayor Stanley A. Cmich (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct

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line); Judge Leroy J. Contie, Jr. (about 400 feet away); Ralph Hay Way (about 400 feet away); Monday Night Football (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Canton.

Photographed by Craig Doda, July 24, 2022

2. The Meneely Bell Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, July 24, 2022

3. The Meneely Bell Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, July 24, 2022

4. The Meneely Bell Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, July 24, 2022

5. The Meneely Bell Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 446 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 18, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.