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

William McKinley

President of the United States

Photographed By Don Morfe, July 17, 2013

1. William McKinley Marker

Inscription.
A statesman singularly gifted to unite the discordant forces of government and mould the diverse purposes of men toward progressive and salutary action. A magistrate whose poise of judgment was tested and vindicated in a succession of national emergencies. Good citizen, brave soldier, wise executive, helper and leader of men. Exemplar to his people of the virtues that build and converse the state society and the home.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #25 William McKinley series list.

Location. 40° 48.4′ N, 81° 23.55′ W. Marker is in Canton, Ohio, in Stark County. Memorial is on McKinley Monument Drive NW north of 7th Street NW. The marker-statue is in front of the McKinley Monument. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Canton OH 44708, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The McKinley National Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named McKinley National Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Ohio War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named William McKinley (within shouting distance of

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this marker); Symbolism of the McKinley National Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Building the McKinley National Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Eulogy of the Common Soldier (approx. 0.4 miles away); Base of the Conning Tower of the US Battleship Maine (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Canton.

Also see . . . William McKinley Memorial. McKinley National Memorial and Library website entry (Submitted on August 9, 2013.)

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 6, 2015

2. William McKinley Marker

Photographed By Don Morfe, July 17, 2013

3. William McKinley Marker

A full view of the marker/statue in front of the McKinley Monument

Closeup of McKinley Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 6, 2015

4. Closeup of McKinley Statue

Credits. This page was last revised on August 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 541 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 8, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 2. submitted on August 6, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3. submitted on August 8, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 4. submitted on August 6, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Al Wolf was the editor who published this page.