Poland in Mahoning County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
President William McKinley's Boyhood Home
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, September 13, 2014
1. President William McKinley's Boyhood Home Marker
William McKinley’s boyhood home once stood here. The McKinley family moved to Poland in 1852 when William was nine to send the children to its superior schools. William was a diligent student at the Poland Academy, and passed his time playing sports and swimming in nearby Yellow Creek. Upon graduation, he left for college, but illness forced him to return home. He then worked as a postal clerk and taught school. At the outbreak of the Civil War in 1861, McKinley enlisted as a private in the Poland Guard, and returned in 1865 a brevet major. He then studied under Poland lawyer Charles Glidden and attended Albany Law School. In 1867 McKinley moved to Canton to pursue a career in law and politics. He served in Congress, as Governor of Ohio, and finally as the 25th President of the United States.
Erected 2013 by Town One Streetscapes, Village of Poland, Poland Community Organizations, The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 35-50.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #25 William McKinley, and the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.
Location. 41° 1.384′ N,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Old Stone Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Poland Village Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Poland Village / Poland Town Hall (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Peterson Park and Clock Tower (about 500 feet away); The History of Poland (about 500 feet away); Four Heroic Chaplains (approx. 0.2 miles away); Poland Academy and Poland Seminary (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Cemetery (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Poland.
Also see . . . William McKinley. Find A Grave website entry (Submitted on September 13, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, September 13, 2014
2. President William McKinley's Boyhood Home Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 31, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 13, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,148 times since then and 124 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 13, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
