McKinley Sites

The National McKinley Birthplace Memorial

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  • 40 North Main Street in Niles, Ohio
  • This magnificent structure, dedicated in 1917, is home to a library and museum, joined by a majestic Court of Honor supported by 28 imposing columns grouped around a heroic statue of William McKinley.
  • This structure is the National Birthplace Memorial to President William McKinley.
    • The McKinley Memorial Library
      • 40 North Main Street in Niles, Ohio
      • This is the Public Library of Niles, Ohio, located in the south wing (to the left of the courtyard) of the National McKinley Birthplace Memorial.
    • The National McKinley Birthplace Memorial Museum
      • 40 North Main Street in Niles, Ohio
      • Museum displays are located in the balcony of the north wing (to the right of the courtyard) of the National McKinley Birthplace Memorial.

The McKinley Birthplace Home & Research Center

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  • 40 South Main Street in Niles, Ohio
  • The McKinley Birthplace Home is a replica house located less than a block away from the library.
  • The replica home structure also provides space for a library devoted to materials on President McKinley, a gift shop, a meeting room, and a youth programming room.
  • Tours & Hours Information
  • Meeting Rooms Information
  • Reconstruction Project Information

The William McKinley Presidential Library & Museum and McKinley National Memorial (CANTON, OHIO)

  • 800 McKinley Monument Drive NW in Canton, Ohio
  • The McKinley National Memorial, a landmark in the City of Canton, is the final resting place for the 25th President of the United States, his wife Ida, and their two daughters (Katherine and Ida).
  • William McKinley was born in Niles, Ohio, but called Canton, Ohio his home for most of his adult life.