National McKinley Birthplace Memorial, Greek-style marble memorial in Niles, Ohio, United States
The National McKinley Birthplace Memorial is a marble structure with two symmetrical wings connected by a central courtyard supported by 28 columns. One wing houses a museum while the other contains a library.
President William Howard Taft approved funding for this memorial in 1911 to honor one of his predecessors. Construction took place between 1915 and 1917.
The memorial honors a significant local figure and draws visitors interested in learning about the roots of a US president. The bronze busts inside represent important people who shaped the region's history and character.
The site is open six days per week, with the museum accessible Tuesday through Friday. There is no admission charge, making a visit completely free.
The memorial stands on the exact spot where a future president attended a one-room schoolhouse as a child. This geographic connection links the building directly to the early life of an important American leader.
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