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

William McKinley

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 6, 2015

1. William McKinley Marker

Inscription. 25th President
of the United States
Born 1843 • Died 1901
— • —
He was an obedient and affectionate son, patriotic and faithful as a soldier, honest and upright as a citizen, tender and devoted as a husband, and truthful, generous, unselfish, moral and clean in every relation of life.
— • —
Erected by
the employees of the
Philadelphia Post Office

Sponsored by
Canton Lions Club
1958

Erected 1958.

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 series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1843.

Location. 40° 48.382′ N, 81° 23.576′ W. Marker is in Canton, Ohio, in Stark County. Marker is on McKinley Monument Drive NW, on the left when traveling north. Marker is located in front of the Wm. McKinley Presidential Library and Museum. 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 William McKinley (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named McKinley National Memorial

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Building the McKinley National Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ohio War Memorial (about 300 feet away); Symbolism of 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 . . . Biography of William McKinley. (Submitted on August 6, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 6, 2015

2. William McKinley Marker

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 6, 2015

3. William McKinley Marker

Closeup of William McKinley image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 6, 2015

4. Closeup of William McKinley

McKinley National Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 6, 2015

5. McKinley National Memorial

The McKinley National Memorial, which contains the remains of President McKinley and his wife, is located within sight of the marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 384 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 6, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.