Canton in Stark County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The McKinley National Memorial
William McKinley served the nation as president, the people of Ohio as governor, and the citizens of his congressional district as a representative. McKinley was shot by an assassin in Buffalo, New York, in September 1901 and died several days later. The McKinley National Memorial, funded by children’s donations, was dedicated in 1907. It is the burial site of the 25th President, First Lady Ida Saxton McKinley, and two daughters. Designed by architect Harold Van Buren Magonigle, the pink Milford granite structure was designed a National Historic Landmark in 1975.
Erected 2001 by The Ohio Bicentennial Commission-The Longaberger Company, The McKinley Museum-The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 6-76.)
Topics and series. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Cemeteries & Burial Sites. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #25 William McKinley, the National Historic Landmarks, and the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1901.
Location. 40° 48.383′ N, 81° 23.55′ W. Marker is in Canton, Ohio, in Stark County. Marker is on McKinley Monument Drive NW north of 7th Street NW. Touch for map . Marker is in this post office area: 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. A different marker also named McKinley National Memorial (a few steps from this marker); William McKinley (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named William McKinley (within shouting distance of this marker); Ohio War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Symbolism of the McKinley National Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Building the McKinley National Memorial (about 300 feet away); 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 Presidential Library and Museum website entry (Submitted on August 9, 2013.)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 586 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 8, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 5. submitted on September 9, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 6. submitted on August 6, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Al Wolf was the editor who published this page.