Interactive Historical Features
Explore Canton's rich history through interactive timelines, maps, and visual comparisons.
Historical Timeline
Trace Canton's development through key events in its history.
Historical Map
Explore historical locations throughout Canton.
Historical Sites Map
Explore historical locations throughout Canton
Discover Canton's rich history by exploring important historical locations on the map. Blue markers indicate sites you can visit today, while gray markers show historical locations that have changed over time.
All Historical Sites
Original Canton Settlement
1805
First Stark County Courthouse
1810 - 1816
William McKinley Home Site
1867 - 1901
McKinley National Memorial
1907
NFL Founding Site
1920
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1963
Then & Now
Compare historical photos with modern views of the same locations.
Then & Now: Canton Through Time
The evolution of Canton's central square over more than a century.
All Locations
Downtown Square
1910
Stark County Courthouse
1895
Market Avenue
1908
Football Stadium
1925
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History Trails
Follow curated trails to explore connected historical sites throughout Canton.
Presidential Legacy Trail
Follow the footsteps of William McKinley and explore his lasting impact on Canton.
Trail Sites
William McKinley Home Site
Location of McKinley's Canton residence.
Front Porch Campaign Site
Where McKinley conducted his revolutionary campaign.
McKinley National Memorial
Memorial dedicated to President William McKinley.
National First Ladies' Library
Museum honoring first ladies including Ida Saxton McKinley.
Visit Historical Sites
Information for visiting historical locations that still exist today.
McKinley National Memorial
See Also:
Museum with exhibits about President McKinley and local history.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
See Also:
Home of the Hall of Fame Game and other football events.
Historical Context
Add historical context to modern attractions and locations.
County Seat Designation
Canton becomes Stark County's seat of government.
McKinley Arrives
William McKinley moves to Canton and begins his career.
