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The Evolution of Stark County: From Glaciers to Railroads

Explore the rich history of Stark County, Ohio, from the effects of glaciers over 200,000 years ago to the establishment of settlements by Native American tribes and early European pioneers. Discover how the Ohio and Erie Canal opened trade routes and spurred industry, leading to the founding of significant educational institutions like Mount Union College. Learn about the transformative impact of railroads on the local economy and how cultural life developed in post-war communities like Canton and Massillon. Delve into key historical developments that shaped Stark County.

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The Evolution of Stark County: From Glaciers to Railroads

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  1. Before 1761 1761-1825 Canals: 1825-1850 Railroad:1850-1896 Progress 1pt 1 pt 1 pt 1pt 1 pt 2 pt 2 pt 2pt 2pt 2 pt 3 pt 3 pt 3 pt 3 pt 3 pt 4 pt 4 pt 4pt 4 pt 4pt 5pt 5 pt 5 pt 5 pt 5 pt

  2. The glacier that affected Stark County happened about • 2,000 years ago • 20,000 years ago • 200,000 years ago

  3. The glacier that affected Stark County happened about • 2,000 years ago • 20,000 years ago • 200,000 years ago

  4. The glacier that affected Stark County covered • The whole county • The top half of the county • The bottom half of the county

  5. The glacier that affected Stark County covered • The whole county • The top half of the county • The bottom half of the county

  6. The earliest settlers in Stark County are believed to be the • Pilgrims • Shawnee Indians • Hopewell Indians

  7. The earliest settlers in Stark County are believed to be the • Pilgrims • Shawnee Indians • Hopewell Indians

  8. The earliest settlers in Stark County are believed to have been… • Mound builders • Temple builders • Warlike

  9. The earliest settlers in Stark County are believed to have been… • Mound builders • Temple builders • Warlike

  10. Indian mounds were built for what purposes? • Religious purposes • Ceremonial purposes • Residential purposes • All of the above

  11. Indian mounds were built for what purposes? • Religious purposes • Ceremonial purposes • Residential purposes • All of the above

  12. The first European settler in Ohio was a missionary named • John Stark • Cornelius Aultman • Justin Frederick Post

  13. The first European settler in Ohio was a missionary named • John Stark • Cornelius Aultman • Justin Frederick Post

  14. Stark County was named after John Stark, a general in • The Revolutionary War • The Civil War • World War I

  15. Stark County was named after John Stark, a general in • The Revolutionary War • The Civil War • World War I

  16. Stark County was founded in • 1509 • 1609 • 1709 • 1809

  17. Stark County was founded in • 1509 • 1609 • 1709 • 1809

  18. During this time, land in Stark County cost about • $2.00 per acre • $20.00 per acre • $200.00 per acre

  19. During this time, land in Stark County cost about • $2.00 per acre • $20.00 per acre • $200.00 per acre

  20. Early settlers were mostly of what nationality? • Irish • German • Italian

  21. Early settlers were mostly of what nationality? • Irish • German • Italian

  22. The name of the canal that went through Stark County is the • Miami and Erie Canal • Ohio and Erie Canal • Panama Canal

  23. The name of the canal that went through Stark County is the • Miami and Erie Canal • Ohio and Erie Canal • Panama Canal

  24. The Ohio and Erie Canal was built to link Cleveland and • Akron • Columbus • Portsmouth

  25. The Ohio and Erie Canal was built to link Cleveland and • Akron • Columbus • Portsmouth

  26. The need for warehouses and docks to store products resulted in • The river becoming polluted • Cities building up around the canals

  27. The need for warehouses and docks to store products resulted in • The river becoming polluted • Cities building up around the canals

  28. The canals • Opened up the possibility of trading throughout Ohio • Brought more people and goods to settle in Stark County • Encouraged industry and manufacturing • All of these

  29. The canals • Opened up the possibility of trading throughout Ohio • Brought more people and goods to settle in Stark County • Encouraged industry and manufacturing • All of these

  30. In 1846 which college was the first established in Stark County? • Stark Community College • Walsh College • Mount Union College

  31. In 1846 which college was the first established in Stark County? • Stark Community College • Walsh College • Mount Union College

  32. In Canton and Massillon, the railroad centralized the development of • Farms • Heavy Industry • Schools

  33. In Canton and Massillon, the railroad centralized the development of • Farms • Heavy Industry • Schools

  34. Some of the most famous Stark County industries include • Hoover Company • Diebold Company • Dueber-Hampden Watch Works • All of the above

  35. Some of the most famous Stark County industries include • Hoover Company • Diebold Company • Dueber-Hampden Watch Works • All of the above

  36. After the war, the cultural life in Canton, Massillon and Alliance was geared around • The parks • The schools • The opera houses

  37. After the war, the cultural life in Canton, Massillon and Alliance was geared around • The parks • The schools • The opera houses

  38. The Civil War was a controversial topic in Stark County. • True • False

  39. At the outset, the Civil War was a controversial topic in Stark County. • True • False • The Copperheads or Peace Democrats opposed the war against the South.

  40. The population shift began. Stark County started going from • Rural to urban • Urban to rural

  41. The population shift began. Stark County started going from • Rural to urban • Urban to rural

  42. There are currently _____ colleges or universities in Stark County. • Three • Four • Six

  43. There are currently _____ colleges or universities in Stark County. • Three • Four • Six • They are Kent State Stark,Malone College, Walsh College, Mt. Union College, Stark Tech

  44. Which president from Ohio has a library and a monument in Canton? • Garfield • McKinley • Clinton

  45. Which president from Ohio has a library and a monument in Canton? • Garfield • McKinley • Clinton

  46. Which museum is NOT in Stark County? • First Ladies’ Museum • Professional Football Hall of Fame • National Air and Space Museum

  47. Which museum is NOT in Stark County? • First Ladies’ Museum • Professional Football Hall of Fame • National Air and Space Museum

  48. Which two teams have a great football rivalry and have played 117 games? • Massillon and Jackson • Alliance and Ravenna • McKinley and Massillon

  49. Which two teams have a great football rivalry and have played 117 games? • Massillon and Jackson • Alliance and Ravenna • McKinley and Massillon • You couldn’t possibly miss this one!

  50. There are a series of public parks in Stark County. They are collectively called. • The Park System • Stark Parks • Park and Play

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