William McKinley Monument, Columbus
The monument to the 25th President of the United States is more than a century old. It was placed at the east entrance of the Ohio Statehouse in 1906 after McKinley's assassination. The statue was crafted by artists Hermon Atkins MacNeil and Carol Brooks MacNeil with partial funding from the state legislature. Additional funds were covered by the public who contributed about $25,000 for the statue.
Along with a stately statue of William McKinley, the monument includes two statues that are referred to as "Peace and Prosperity." They represent older individuals guiding youth into a prosperous future.
The William McKinley Monument is easily accessible for anyone who is taking a walking tour of Columbus. A visit to Capitol Square shows the monument looming proudly over the street for all to admire. It is only steps away from the Ohio Statehouse and the many statues and monuments located in and around the square.
Along with a stately statue of William McKinley, the monument includes two statues that are referred to as "Peace and Prosperity." They represent older individuals guiding youth into a prosperous future.
The William McKinley Monument is easily accessible for anyone who is taking a walking tour of Columbus. A visit to Capitol Square shows the monument looming proudly over the street for all to admire. It is only steps away from the Ohio Statehouse and the many statues and monuments located in and around the square.
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Sight Name: William McKinley Monument
Sight Location: Columbus, USA (See walking tours in Columbus)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Columbus, USA (See walking tours in Columbus)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Walking Tours in Columbus, Ohio
Create Your Own Walk in Columbus
Creating your own self-guided walk in Columbus is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Columbus Introduction Walking Tour
The state capital of Ohio is the beautiful and historic city of Columbus. Located in the middle of the Buckeye State, Columbus is known as both the governmental and cultural center of Ohio.
Columbus was first inhabited by the indigenous Adema, Hopewell and Fort Ancient people. Nearby mounds and a large number of artifacts kept at the Ohio Statehouse show evidence of these early cultures.
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles
Columbus was first inhabited by the indigenous Adema, Hopewell and Fort Ancient people. Nearby mounds and a large number of artifacts kept at the Ohio Statehouse show evidence of these early cultures.
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles
German Village Walk
One of the oldest and most treasured historic areas in Columbus, Ohio, is the laid-back German Village. Many of its charming brick houses along Beck, Mohawk, and Deshler streets were built by German settlers in the early-to-mid-19th century. Boutiques and art galleries, pubs, restaurants, and coffee shops look exactly as they did 150 years ago thanks to the meticulous preservation effort.
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles
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Columbus, Ohio is home to the NHL Hockey team The Columbus Bluejackets and the famous Ohio State Buckeyes. Columbus isn't just the Buckeyes, snow, and farmland, though! There are year-round and seasonal attractions for families that are worth visiting. Mix some fun and educational activities...