Saxton House
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About Saxton House
Saxton House, at 331 S. Market St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 26, 1979. It was among the first 7 of Canton’s 41 listings, with one other the same day. The Register lists it for its politics, at the state level. It describes its style as Second Empire, as it does for 94 other Ohio listings. 17 more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isHistoric house in Canton, Ohio, United States. From Wikidata (CC0).
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 44 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 5 minutes
331 S. Market St., Canton · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies
22 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Second Empire style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Second Empire.
Memories of Saxton House
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Saxton House
Is Saxton House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Apr 26, 1979 (Register number 79001950).
Is Saxton House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Ohio has 73 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is William McKinley Tomb, 1.1 miles away.
Can you visit Saxton House?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Saxton House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 44 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 71991464 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.