William McKinley was the 25th President of the United States (1897-1901). Born in Niles, Ohio in 1843, he served during the Spanish-American War and the annexation of the Philippines, Hawaii, Guam, and Puerto Rico. McKinley was shot while at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo in 1901 and died eight days later.
Prior to being elected president, McKinley served as a US Congressman from Ohio (1877-1891) and as Ohio's Governor (1892-1896). The McKinleys lived most of their lives in Canton and their home there is now the First Ladies National Historic Site and Library.
McKinley was buried in Canton at the McKinley National Memorial, Library and Museum. The site, located about 75 minutes from downtown Cleveland, is open to the public.
Prior to being elected president, McKinley served as a US Congressman from Ohio (1877-1891) and as Ohio's Governor (1892-1896). The McKinleys lived most of their lives in Canton and their home there is now the First Ladies National Historic Site and Library.
McKinley was buried in Canton at the McKinley National Memorial, Library and Museum. The site, located about 75 minutes from downtown Cleveland, is open to the public.