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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2C2L_carnegie-library_Canton-OH.html
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…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NVE_base-of-the-conning-tower-of-the-us-battleship-maine_Canton-OH.html
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 there …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NUT_french-cannon_Canton-OH.html
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 …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NUR_spanish-mortar_Canton-OH.html
This mortar was taken by forces acting under the command of Admiral Dewey at Santiago Harbor, Philippines, in August 1989. The mortar was being used by the Spanish in defense of the harbor during the Spanish-American War.The mortar is made of bron…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NUO_symbolism-of-the-mckinley-national-memorial_Canton-OH.html
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 t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NUN_ohio-war-memorial_Canton-OH.html
Paving on the overlook andcurbing in this motor courtare dedicated as a memorialTo Our Soldiers of All WarsThe Lincoln HighwayMemorial Association   1949
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Final resting place of William McKinleyTwenty-fifth President of theUnited States of AmericaA government like ours rests upon theintelligence, morality and patriotismof the people.Speech delivered byPresident William McKinleyDecember 20, 1898Donat…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NUK_building-the-mckinley-national-memorial_Canton-OH.html
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, organi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MKP_william-mckinley_Canton-OH.html
25th Presidentof the United StatesBorn 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 truthfu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1J2S_nobles-pond_Canton-OH.html
On this location 11,000 years ago, at the end of the Ice Age, there existed a large encampment of early Paleoindian hunters. They were the first inhabitants of Ohio. The 25-acre Nobles Pond archaeological site is one of the largest Clovis Paleoind…
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