Canton · Stark County Facts
- The McKinley Monument and the surrounding grounds were designed to resemble a cross or sword from the air.
- There are 108 steps that lead up to the McKinley Monument.
- Massillon is the birthplace of two famous actors David Canary and Lillian Gish whom they've named streets after in their honor.
- There are approximately 250 miles of state roads are within Stark County.
- Stark County's is home to 5 colleges or universities Malone University, Walsh University, Kent State Stark Campus, Mt. Union College, Stark State College.
- Stark County is Ohio's Golf Capital with 21 public courses.
- Canal Fulton located on the Ohio and Eric Canal still possesses a working Canal Boat .
- Two Stark County high schools Massillon Washington and Canton McKinley hold the nation's longest running football rivalry.
- Hilary Clinton and Laura Bush dedicated the First Ladies National Historic Site and the National First Ladies Education & Research Center respectively.
- Ohio's state flower the scarlet carnation was created in Alliance, Ohio- which is more lovingly known as the Carnation City.
Canton · Stark County CVB Mission Statement
The Canton · Stark County Convention & Visitors' Bureau's mission is to attract, orient, and serve visitors, to educate local residents, and initiate projects and programs which promote and grow tourism.
