Massillon in Stark County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Duncan Plaza
Photographed by Craig Doda, March 29, 2025
1. Duncan Plaza Marker
Dedicated in memory of James Duncan, who founded the great City of Massillon on December 7, 1826. On this site once stood a grist mill and foundry owned and operated by James Duncan. In 1908 a city hall was erected, which served the community for 68 years. In 1976 it s razed making way for Duncan Plaza. Built with contributions from businesses, industries, organizations and citizens of Massillon.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is December 7, 1826.
Location. 40° 47.773′ N, 81° 31.258′ W. Marker is in Massillon, Ohio, in Stark County. It is at the intersection of Lincoln Way East and 1st Street Southeast, on the right when traveling east on Lincoln Way East. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 121 Lincoln Way E, Massillon OH 44646, 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: Young People's Christian Association (a few steps from this marker); Lillian Gish (1893-1993) · Dorothy Gish (1898-1968) (a few steps from this marker); Don Shanklin (within shouting distance of this marker); The Last Great Strike 1937 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Little Steel Strike of 1937
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Photographed by Craig Doda, March 29, 2025
2. Duncan Plaza Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 200 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 25, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
