Pro Football Hall of Fame
1920Canton, Ohio, birthplace of the NFL and home to the Pro Football Hall of Fame since 1963.
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Canton, Ohio, located in the northeastern part of the state, is recognized as the home of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Beyond its sports fame, the city has a notable connection to music. Canton has been home to influential artists across various genres.
The legendary R&B group The O'Jays, known for hits like "Love Train," formed in Canton in 1958. Rock fans will recognize Relient K, a band that originated in Canton in 1998. Additionally, hip-hop artist Trippie Redd was born and raised in Canton. The city is also mentioned in songs such as "6 Kiss" by Trippie Redd and "Comin' to Your City" by Big & Rich.
Music in Canton
Songs About Canton
Appalachian Nightmare
Justin Townes Earle
"But now I'm held up in a hotel in Canton"
Key West (Philosopher Pirate)
Bob Dylan
"McKinley hollered, McKinley squalled"
Hold On
Curren$y
"But no more gray days, I waved goodbye to Macy"
6 Kiss
Trippie Redd
"And we from the Northside, pull up, Optimus Prime (Yeah)"
Comin’ to Your City
Big & Rich
"Then we rolled on into Canton"
Artists From Canton
Rivers & Roads in Song near Canton
Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Canton.
History of Canton
William McKinley Presidential Library & Museum
1907Canton memorial and museum honoring the 25th president, assassinated in 1901.
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
1912Akron mansion of Goodyear Tire co-founder F.A. Seiberling, sixth-largest historic home in America.
19.9 mi away
Things to Do in Canton
Everything Near Canton
16 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
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William McKinley Presidential Library & Museum
· Historical Marker
Canton memorial and museum honoring the 25th president, assassinated in 1901.
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First Ladies National Historic Site
· 0.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wonder who's behind the President? Here in Canton, Ohio, you can explore the lives and legacies of America's First Ladies. It all started with Mary Regula, wife of Ohio Congressman Ralph Regula. She noticed a lack…
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Palace Theatre (Canton, Ohio)
· 0.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wonder what it was like to go to the movies in the roaring twenties? This is the place to find out. The Palace Theatre opened its doors in 1926, during the golden age of movie palaces. It was designed to be an…
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McKinley National Memorial
· 1.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Prepare to pay your respects at the final resting place of a president taken too soon. William McKinley, the 25th president, called Canton, Ohio, home. He lived here, practiced law, and launched his political career…
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Pro Football Hall of Fame
· 1.9 mi · Historical Marker
Canton, Ohio, birthplace of the NFL and home to the Pro Football Hall of Fame since 1963.
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John and Syd Dobkins House
· 4.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over here for a sec. This unassuming house is one of only three in Canton designed by the legendary Frank Lloyd Wright. John and Syd Dobkins commissioned Wright to design this Usonian home back in 1953.…
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Fort Laurens
· 11.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Stand here and you're standing on the grounds of Ohio's only Revolutionary War fort. In the fall of 1778, the Continental Army built Fort Laurens on the banks of the Tuscarawas River. It was intended as a base to launch…
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Haines House (Alliance, Ohio)
· 16.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Brave individuals sought freedom here, as this house served as a stop on the Underground Railroad. The Haines House in Alliance, Ohio, provided refuge for freedom seekers traveling north. Quakers, known for their…
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Goodyear Airdock
· 16.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Prepare to be dwarfed! This giant, the Goodyear Airdock, was once the largest building *in the world* without interior supports. Built in 1929, the Airdock was designed to house and construct the massive…
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O. C. Barber Colt Barn
· 17.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine a world-class, modern farm, built from scratch over a century ago. That's the vision O.C. Barber had for this very spot. Ohio Columbus Barber, known as America's Match King for his Diamond Match Company, wasn't…
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O. C. Barber Machine Barn
· 17.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wonder what a cutting-edge farm looked like over a century ago? You're passing one of the key buildings right now. This is the O. C. Barber Machine Barn. Built in 1911, the Machine Barn, also known as the Implement…
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O. C. Barber Creamery
· 18.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine a time when milk wasn't just milk, but a symbol of innovation! That's what the O.C. Barber Creamery represents. Built in 1909 by Ohio Columbus Barber, the Creamery was part of his ambitious Anna-Dean Farm.…
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O. C. Barber Barn No. 1
· 18.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever heard of a Match King? That’s what they called Ohio Columbus Barber, and this barn is a testament to his grand vision. In 1909, Barber, already a titan of industry, built this as the first of many barns on his…
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O. C. Barber Piggery
· 18.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wonder what a pig palace looks like? You're about to see part of one. This is the O. C. Barber Piggery, part of the sprawling Anna-Dean Farm. It was built in 1912 by Ohio Columbus Barber, the industrialist who…
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Anna–Dean Farm
· 19.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine a farm so advanced for its time, it was practically a small city dedicated to agriculture. That's the Anna–Dean Farm. Founded by Ohio Barber Match Company owner Ohio Columbus Barber in the early 1900s, the farm…
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Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
· 19.9 mi · Historical Marker
Akron mansion of Goodyear Tire co-founder F.A. Seiberling, sixth-largest historic home in America.
