William McKinley ~ January 29, 1843 - September 14, 1901
25th President 1897-1901 William McKinley sites visited: McKinley's birth site and Memorial Museum are located in Niles, Ohio. The birth home is a replica. The library and museum are located across the street. Both were closed at the time of our visit but the outdoor space is always open. McKinley was assassinated in Buffalo, New York, and this marker is located on the spot where it happened (Fordham Drive). He was shot on September 6 and died on September 14. He lay in state in what is now the Old County Hall at 92 Franklin Street. Teddy Roosevelt, who was sworn in as President in Buffalo, also has a marker in the old county hall. The Buffalo History Museum has the assassination revolver, surgical tools, and the ball and chain that were worn by the assassin, Leon Czolgosz. This is a photo of the room in which Teddy Roosevelt took the oath of office. The 96 foot tall McKinley Monument was erected in 1907 and stands in Niagara Square in front of City Hall. On the day of our visit it...