On September 17, 1920, representatives from ten professional football teams met in Canton and formed the American Professional Football Association, which in 1922 became the National Football League (NFL). Pro football evolved from club football . . . — — Map (db m225401) HM
On Central Plaza North at Tuscarawas Street E, on the right when traveling north on Central Plaza North.
In 1769 a Delaware Indian bequeathed this land to
Frederick Post, a missionary. Post sold the land to
Bezaleel Wells, who laid out the original town plat in 1805.
Hugh Cunningham purchased Lot #1 from Wells in 1811
for $67.00. Since that time, . . . — — Map (db m204175) HM
On Harrison Avenue NW at 13th Street NW, on the right when traveling south on Harrison Avenue NW.
This large piece of steel was once a part of the proud USS Battleship Maine. The ship was commissioned in 1895 and was part of the “Great White Fleet.” The Maine sailed into Havana Harbor on January 25, 1898. The ship had been sent . . . — — Map (db m88563) HM
On Cleveland Avenue Southwest at 2nd Street Southwest, on the left when traveling north on Cleveland Avenue Southwest.
Commemorating the founding of the National Football League in Canton, Ohio on September 17, 1920
The pre-rusted steel pedestal celebrates the steel industry of Northeast Ohio and includes the ten charter members laser cut into it. The . . . — — Map (db m204182) HM
Built from 1905 to 1907, the McKinley National Memorial is the final resting place for President McKinley, his wife Ida, and their two young daughters. This magnificent tribute to our 25th President was built entirely from private donations, . . . — — Map (db m88512) HM
On 3rd Street at Cleveland Avenue SW, on the right when traveling east on 3rd Street.
Built with funds from steel magnate Andrew Carnegie, the Carnegie Library was designed in 1904 by Canton architect Guy Tilden and opened to the public in 1905.
This magnificent structure served as the Canton Public Library until 1972. Thanks to . . . — — Map (db m124399) HM
On Tuscarawas Street West west of McKinley Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling east.
Ida Saxton McKinley and her family belonged to First Presbyterian Church, which is now called Christ Presbyterian Church. Ida grew up under its teaching and guidance and later taught a large, popular Sunday School class here. Many of her Sunday . . . — — Map (db m204187) HM
On Tuscarawas Street West east of Cleveland Avenue Southwest, on the right when traveling east.
When William McKinley returned to Canton after serving in the Civil War, he joined the First Methodist Church and became very active. He was a member of the Board of Trustees, served as a Sunday School teacher, and a Sunday School superintendent. . . . — — Map (db m204185) HM
On Harrison Avenue Northwest at 13th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south on Harrison Avenue Northwest.
All mortal beings, which God brought forth, die the same
Man is not exempt
All will inevitably end as the dust from whence we came
It matters not of age
Do not mourn me if I should fall in a foreign land
Think this of my passing
In a far . . . — — Map (db m204191) WM
On Harrison Avenue NW at 13th Street NW, on the right when traveling south on Harrison Avenue NW.
This cannon was taken by forces under the command of Admiral Dewey during the Spanish-American War in August 1898. It was being used for the defense of Santiago Harbor, in the Phillipines. The cannon is made of bronze and was cast in Doury, France . . . — — Map (db m88535) HM
On Market Avenue North just north of Tuscarawas Street East, on the right when traveling north.
During the McKinley era, the Harter family helped to bring stability to banking in Canton. After the Farmer's Bank, failed in 1844, the town was without any bank until Isaac Harter and three local businessmen formed the Savings Deposit Bank ten . . . — — Map (db m204179) HM
Born near Bremen, Germany, carriage builder Henry Timken (1831-1909) designed significant improvements in roller bearings-fundamental machine components that minimize friction between moving and stationary parts. His patented (1898) tapered roller . . . — — Map (db m67412) HM
On Market Avenue North at 2nd Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south on Market Avenue North.
James Murray Spangler moved his family to Canton in the early 1880's. He mostly worked as a salesman to support his family, but his true interest was in inventing.
In the late 1890's, Spangler, who suffered with asthma, took a janitorial job . . . — — Map (db m204178) HM
On 4th Street Southwest at Court Avenue Southwest, on the left when traveling west on 4th Street Southwest.
John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed, was an American pioneer gardener and missionary who introduced apple trees to the Midwest States of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Pennsylvania. In 1809, John Chapman came to Canton, Ohio, and . . . — — Map (db m214700) HM
On Market Avenue South south of Tuscarawas Street West, on the left when traveling south.
Canton City Solicitor (Law Director) 1951-1960
Judge, Court of Common Pleas, Stark County 1969-1971
U.S. District Judge, Northern District of Ohio 1971-1982
U.S. Circuit Judge, Sixth Circuit 1982-2000
Judge Leroy J. . . . — — Map (db m137911) HM
"All life is interrelated in today's world. I can't be what I ought to be until you are what you ought to be; and you can't be what you ought to be 'till I am what I ought to be."
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke these words before 3,500 . . . — — Map (db m225404) HM
On Market Avenue South north of 2nd Street SE, on the left when traveling north.
Mayor Stanley A. Cmich was Canton's longest serving mayor, holding office for 20 years. Mayor Cmich served in the U.S. Army in World War II and was awarded two Purple Heart decorations. He began his career in public service in the City of . . . — — Map (db m137896) HM
On McKinley Monument Drive NW, on the left when traveling north.
Final resting place of William McKinley Twenty-fifth President of the United States of America A government like ours rests upon the intelligence, morality and patriotism of the people. Speech delivered by President William McKinley . . . — — Map (db m88523) HM
Near The O'Jays Parkway NE south of 12th Street NE (Ohio Route 153), on the right when traveling south. Reported missing.
Nimisilla Park was established in 1894. Prior to its
founding, the site was the location of the county
fair from 1859 to 1893. Throughout its history,
Nimisilla Park hosted horse races, live music, soldier
reunions, and a zoo, among other . . . — — Map (db m231552) HM
On McKinley Monument Drive NW, on the right when traveling north.
Paving on the overlook and curbing in this motor court are dedicated as a memorial To Our Soldiers of All Wars The Lincoln Highway Memorial Association 1949 — — Map (db m88521) WM
On 2nd Street Southwest west of Cleveland Avenue Southwest, on the left when traveling west.
On this site September 17, 1920, was organized the American Professional Football Association, which was the forerunner of the National Football League. Representatives of 11 teams met in the automobile show room of Ralph Hay at 205 Second Street . . . — — Map (db m204183) HM
On 2nd Street SE at Market Avenue South, on the right when traveling west on 2nd Street SE.
[Photos of Ralph Hay, Hay's Auto Dealership
and the Canton Bulldogs (photo appears to show
Jim Thorpe, who played for Canton in 1920)] — — Map (db m137892) HM
On Harrison Avenue NW at 13th Street NW, on the right when traveling south on Harrison Avenue NW.
This mortar was taken by forces acting under the command of Admiral Dewey at Santiago Harbor, Philippines, in August 1898. The mortar was being used by the Spanish in defense of the harbor during the Spanish-American War. The mortar is made of . . . — — Map (db m88536) HM
On Central Plaza North at Market Avenue N, on the right when traveling west on Central Plaza North.
The first Stark County Courthouse on
this site was a brick structure built in
1817. It was only 44 feet square and as
the city grew and prospered, it quickly
became too small. In 1870, a larger
courthouse was dedicated.
This building was of . . . — — Map (db m204177) HM
Each detail incorporated into the Monument was designed to symbolically tell the visitor about William McKinley. According to the architect’s writings Harold Van Buren Magonigle’s design considered these factors: • The Memorial was to be . . . — — Map (db m88516) HM
On McKinley Monument Drive NW north of 7th Street NW.
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 . . . — — Map (db m67439) HM
On Tuscarawas Street West, on the right when traveling north.
The Meneely Bell was originally commissioned and dedicated in 1883. It was used as the city's first fire
bell and was located in the bell tower of the original City Hall. It was moved to Waterworks Park in 1928..
On April 23, 2005, in observance . . . — — Map (db m204176) HM
On Cleveland Avenue Southwest at 2nd Street Southwest, on the left when traveling north on Cleveland Avenue Southwest.
…when representatives of the league's ten charter members crammed into the tiny Hupmobile showroom of Canton Bulldogs owner Ralph Hay to create the American Professional Football Association (later renamed the National Football League)
In . . . — — Map (db m204181) HM
On Market Avenue S north of 4th Street, on the right when traveling south.
This house was built by George Dewalt ca 1840. A substantial section was then added CA 1870 by son-in-law James Saxton, father of Ida Saxton McKinley and son of John Saxton (founder of the Canton Repository). This was the home of Ida prior to her . . . — — Map (db m67414) HM
On Stadium Park Drive NW at Harrison Avenue NW on Stadium Park Drive NW.
From the late 1800's through the 1930's, Canton, Ohio, was considered the world's leading manufacturer of paving brick. In addition to having well-established shipping routes, this area boated large quantities of natural clay and shale.
In . . . — — Map (db m139960) HM
On Tuscarawas Street West west of McKinley Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling west.
Timken Vocational
High School
1939
has been placed
on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior — — Map (db m204188) HM
On McKinley Monument Drive NW north of 7th Street NW.
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 . . . — — Map (db m67438) HM WM
On McKinley Monument Drive NW, on the left when traveling north.
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, . . . — — Map (db m86771) HM
William McKinley’s house, once located at this site, was the scene of his 1896 “front porch campaign” for President of the United States. During the campaign McKinley addressed about 750,000 people who came to his home in Canton. . . . — — Map (db m67418) HM
