Canton is most prominently recognized as the location of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the birthplace of the National Football League. In addition, the 25th President of the United States, William McKinley, conducted his renowned front porch campaign from his Canton residence, ultimately leading to his election victory in 1896.

For nearly a century, The Timken Company has been one of the major employers in Canton Ohio. The company was founded by Henry Timken in 1899, after he received a patent for the tapered roller bearing. Originally incorporated in St. Louis as the Timken Roller Bearing Axle Company, the company relocated to Canton in 1901 as the automobile industry gained prominence and replaced the carriage industry.

Canton was established in 1805 and granted village status in 1822, before being re-incorporated as a city in 1838. The town was mapped out by Bezaleel Wells, a Maryland-born surveyor and devout Episcopalian, on November 15, 1805, with the recording taking place in New Lisbon, Ohio.

It is believed that the name "Canton" was chosen by Wells as a tribute to Captain John O'Donnell, an Irish merchant marine who worked for the British East India Company and after whom Wells' estate in Maryland was named. O'Donnell had named his estate after the Chinese city of Canton (Guangzhou in modern Chinese), which he had been the first person to transport goods from Baltimore.

There are plenty of local parks and natural resources in Canton Ohio and the surrounding areas that are ideal for biking, hiking, kayaking, fishing, and various other outdoor activities. Whether you want to explore the local culture, take a tour, indulge in some comfort food, or escape from your daily routine, you'll discover what you're looking for in Canton Ohio or the nearby Amish Country.