McKinley Presidential Memorial

The McKinley Presidential Monument, a landmark in the City of Canton, Ohio, is the final resting place for the 25th President of the United States, William McKinley. Residents of Canton pass by the monument or run up and down the 108 steps everyday. Traveling on Interstate 77, the monument towers above the trees. But some may wonder: Why is such a magnificent building in Canton? The answer is quite simple. William McKinley was and is Canton’s favorite son. While the President was born in Niles, Ohio, he called Canton home. After his death, it was fitting that the President be laid to rest in the city where his career began, the place where he found his true love and ran for the highest office in the land.