Title:

McKinley Monument

Description:

This shaft was erected by the State of New York to honor the memory of William McKinley, twenty-fifth president of the United States of America.

William McKinley died in Buffalo September 14, 1901 victim of a treacherous assasin who shot the president as he was extending to him the hand of courtesy.

William McKinley was elected to Congress as a representative from Ohio in 1876, '78, '80, '82, '84, '88 was elected governor of Ohio in 1891 and 1893 and president of the United States in 1896 and 1900.

William McKinley was born at Niles Ohio Jan 29, 1843 was enlisted in 23rd Ohio Volunteers June 11, 1861 as private; was mustered out July 26, 1865, as major by Brevet for gallantry under fire.

Erected by:

The State of New York.

Location:

Niagara Square.