Publications

Publications Available for Download

We developed a series called “Exploring Plain Township – Piecing the Puzzle Together” which is designed to be downloaded by schools, families and individuals so they may explore the history of our area. “Piecing the Puzzle Together” is a 36 unit series that focuses on the history around us by exploring something that happen in each of the 36 sections of Plain Township. A 37th booklet will be available and updated as the units are released with additional information and answers to the puzzles contained in each booklet. In addition, each booklet contains a puzzle piece that can be cutout and colored. When all 36 pieces are assembled they form a map (atlas) of Plain Township showing where that event happened. Thanks to funds set aside from the Rover Pipeline Grant we are making this series available for download free. Printed copies can be requested for a fee, just fill out the form below. So download your copy and get out there and “Explore Plain Township!”

Publications For Sale

The Plain Township Historical Society began researching and assembling information into booklets documenting the history of the area since there are no such publications in existence. Below is a description of those publications and how to order them. The following publications are available for purchase as a fund raiser for our organization (shipping/mailing is an added fee.)

Historic Ridgewood – This updated publication takes a look at the history and preservation of a neighborhood that is over 100 years old.  With over 290 homes comprising Ridgewood, it is a time capsule of how Canton has changed over the years.  From architectural styles, architects, builders, home owners and businesses, much of Canton’s history has roots in this neighborhood. 

Educating Plain Township series – Explores the different schools within the educational system of Plain Township.

Cruising Thru Plain Township – A 24 stop driving tour of historical sites in each of the 4 quarters of Plain Township (Northeast, Southeast, Southwest, Northwest.)

And the Story Continues – Explores historical newspaper articles and the rest of the story attached to the article.

Available for order (Shipping/mailing is an added fee):

• Historic Ridgewood – $20.00
• Educating Plain Township – Middlebranch High School 1927-1957 2 volume set $20.00 (only sold as a two volume set)
• Educating Plain Township – Glenwood High School 1957-1975 2 volume set $20.00 (only sold as a two volume set)
• Cruising Thru Plain Township – Volume 1 NE Quarter $10.00
• Cruising Thru Plain Township – Volume 2 SE Quarter $10.00
• Cruising Thru Plain Township – Volume 3 SW Quarter $10.00
• Cruising Thru Plain Township – Volume 4 NW Quarter $10.00
• And the Story Continues – Volume 1 $5.00
• And the Story Continues – Volume 2 $5.00

All of the publications are available for pick up at the Plain Township Administrative Offices located at 2600 Easton St. NE Monday-Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm. Shipping is available for an additional fee of $5 per book/set.

To order, please fill out the form below. In the description, please note which of the publications you are ordering, quantity and whether we will be shipping them to you or arranging for you to pick up your order. We DO NOT accept credit cards at this time. Check and cash are accepted.

Mail checks to:
Plain Township Historical Society
c/o Publications
2600 Easton St NE
Canton, OH 44721

Checks should be made out to: Plain Township Historical Society