Basilica of Saint John the Baptist, Canton

Name: Basilica of Saint John the Baptist
Address: 627 McKinley Ave NW, Canton, 44703-3401, United States
Telephone: +1 330-454-8044

#15 among attractions in Canton

Church, Gothic Revival architecture

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Basilica of Saint John the Baptist, Canton

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The Basilica of Saint John the Baptist is a Roman Catholic church in Canton, Ohio, United States. The building was designed by American architect James Renwick, Jr. Construction was completed in 1871, and the church was dedicated in 1872. ()

Completed: 1871 (153 years ago)Coordinates: 40°48'11"N, 81°22'38"W

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627 McKinley Ave NWCentral Canton (Summit)Canton 44703-3401 United States

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+1 330-454-8044

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Basilica of Saint John the Baptist – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pro Football Hall of Fame, Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, William McKinley Presidential Library and Museum, Canton Memorial Civic Center.

1.6 miNW
Museum
Pro Football Hall of Fame, Canton
42 min walk • The Pro Football Hall of Fame, located in the city of Canton, United States, stands as a shrine to the heroes of American football. This esteemed hall of fame is not just a museum but a sacred ground for fans and players alike, celebrating the achievements and history...
1.6 miNW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, Canton
41 min walk • Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, formerly Fawcett Stadium, is a football stadium and entertainment complex in Canton, Ohio. It is a major component of Hall of Fame Village, located adjacent to the grounds of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
0.9 miW
Museum
William McKinley Presidential Library and Museum, Canton
23 min walk • The William McKinley Presidential Library and Museum is the presidential library of 25th U.S. president William McKinley.
0.4 miNE
Basketball, Sport venue, Convention center
Canton Memorial Civic Center, Canton
11 min walk • The Canton Memorial Civic Center is a multi-purpose arena located in Canton, Ohio, United States.
~1790 ftS
Repository of First Ladies' materials
First Ladies National Historic Site, Canton
9 min walk • First Ladies National Historic Site is a United States National Historic Site located in Canton, Ohio. During her residency in Washington, D.C. Mary Regula, wife of Ohio congressman Ralph Regula, spoke regularly about the nation's first ladies.
0.7 miSE
Church
First Church of the Resurrection, Canton
18 min walk • First Church of the Resurrection is an historic church at 901 Tuscarawas Street East, Canton, Ohio, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The church was dedicated, and its sanctuary completed, in 1862.
~1830 ftNE
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Canton Museum of Art, Canton
9 min walk • The Canton Museum of Art, founded in 1935, is a broad-based community arts organization designed to encourage and promote the fine arts in Canton, Ohio.
0.7 miW
History museum, Museum, Monuments and statues
McKinley National Memorial, Canton
19 min walk • The McKinley National Memorial in Canton, Ohio, United States, is the final resting place of William McKinley, who served as the 25th president of the United States from 1897 to his assassination in 1901.
~1070 ftE
Concerts and shows, Reportedly haunted, Theater
Canton Palace Theatre, Canton
6 min walk • The Palace Theater is a historic movie palace in downtown Canton, Ohio, United States. Constructed during the heyday of the movie palace in the 1920s, it has been named a historic site. The 21' x 46' screen is the largest in Canton as of 2019. It contains a theatre organ which is still present to this day.
~1640 ftS
Tower
Stark County Courthouse, Canton
8 min walk • The Stark County Courthouse and its Annex are listed on the National Register of Historic Places for Canton, Ohio. The courthouse building was designed by Cleveland, Ohio based architect George F. Hammond in 1895.
~1320 ftS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Romanesque architecture
Trinity Lutheran Church, Canton
7 min walk • Trinity Lutheran Church is a historic former Lutheran church in downtown Canton, Ohio, United States. Built in the 1880s for a flourishing congregation, it closed in the early 2010s, leaving behind a church building that has been named a historic site.

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Nearby attractions include Upper Downtown Canton Historic District, Canton (4 min walk), St. Peter's Catholic Church, Canton (5 min walk), Canton Palace Theatre, Canton (6 min walk), Trinity Lutheran Church, Canton (7 min walk).