119th Congress
H.Res. 1540

Commemorates Massillon, Ohio's 200th anniversary

Honors the city of Massillon, Ohio, on its 200th anniversary, noting its founding in 1826 and its history.

  • Massillon was founded on December 6, 1826 in Ohio
  • Four villages merged to form the city: Kendal, Massillon, West Massillon, and East Brookfield
  • The Ohio and Erie Canal reached Massillon in 1828, making it a major port town
  • The Ohio Women's Rights Association was founded there in 1852

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