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March-December 1999
William McKinley
Presidential Places

William McKinley

McKinley National Memorial and Museum

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Description: The ninety-six-foot-high memorial is the final resting place for William and Ida McKinley and their two daughters who died in infancy. 108 marble steps lead to the mausoleum, an impressive presidential memorial. Open to the public.

Address: McKinley National Memorial and Museum; 800 McKinley Monument Drive, NW; Canton, OH 44708

Phone Number: (330) 455-7043

Hours of Operation: Monday - Saturday, 9am - 5pm; Sundays, 12pm - 5pm; Summer Hours (May 31-August 24), Daily, 9am - 6pm; Sunday, 12pm - 6pm; Closed major holidays. Monument may be closed December 1st to April 1st.

Credit: "Presidential Sites: A Directory of Places Associated with Presidents of the United States" by William G. Clotworthy


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