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Presidential Connections

William McKinley and Canton's presidential legacy

1867-1901

Overview

William McKinley's association with Canton began when he moved to the city in 1867 to establish his law practice. He represented the area in Congress, served as Ohio's governor, and conducted his famous 'front porch' presidential campaign from his Canton home. Following his assassination in 1901, he was laid to rest in Canton's McKinley Memorial.

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