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Proud of our History
Tradition is valued in Massillon. Much of the city's past remains preserved
today. Historic sites in Massillon include St. Mary Church,
founder James Duncan's home (now the home to the
Massillon Public Library),
Fourth Street (red-bricked street lined
with historic homes), Five Oaks
(which once hosted President William McKinley and now houses a woman's club),
and Spring Hill Farm (a
well-preserved stop on the
Underground Railroad).
The Ohio-Erie Canal
helped to put Massillon on the map in the early
nineteenth century. Massillon now helps to keep the canal on the map and in our memories
with a four-story mural depicting canal life in the area
and various canal era historic sites.
Massillon's History has been depicted in various Eric Grohe Murals around the city.
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Fourth St.
Historic Area
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Founder James R. Duncan's Home and
Massillon Public Library
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Proud of our People
Massillon is a friendly place. The people here enjoy small-town life near
big-city amenities. We're just slightly more than a stone's throw from
Amish
Country yet Cleveland is only an hour away.
Massillon's been home to more than its share of famous people. The father of
Labor Day, Jacob Coxey, made his mark by leading
Coxey's Army for a march on
Washington in the late 1800's. Our football heritage was fueled by legendary
coach Paul Brown
who got his start in Massillon and who is now buried here.
Pro golfer
Tom Weiskopf got his start on
the golf courses of our area. Former
Massillonians turned actors,
Lillian Gish
and David Canary, have
streets named after them
downtown. Jeff Timmons
of the rock group 98 Degrees is a 1991 graduate of Washington High School.
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Proud of our Teams
If you know or have ever heard of Massillon, it's probably because of
football. High
school football is king here. Massillon has a population of just a touch over 30,000 yet our stadium
holds almost 20,000. So strong is the
tradition and history,
that baby boys at Massillon's hospital are given a miniature
football at birth. A
downtown mural by artist Eric Grohe depicts the city's
football history.
So obvious is the football tradition in Massillon, that Ron Maly of the
Des Moines Sunday Register was moved to once write this passage decribing
the City of Massillon:
In the beginning, when the Great Creator was drawing plans for this world
of ours, He decided there should be something for everyone. He gave us
mountains that reach to the sky, deep blue seas, green forests, dry
deserts, gorgeous flowers and gigantic trees.
Then He decided there should be football, and He gave us Massillon.
He created only one Massillon; He knew that would be enough.
The city's pride is matched with results. Massillon has 22 state football
titles to its name and is third in the nation in victories.
The greatest names in football have roots in Massillon. Paul Brown who later
coached championship teams for Ohio State and the Cleveland Browns,
Harry Stuhldreher of
Notre Dame's Four Horsemen,
and Chris Spielman from Ohio State and NFL fame are among the best known
products of Massillon Tigers program.
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Paul Brown
Tiger Stadium
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Also see. . .
Massillon Memories series on Community, Paul Brown, and Obie
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