Canfield, Ohio Advancements in schools and buildings

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    The first school was held in a community building that also served as a meeting hall and church. It opened January 1, 1801, and was taught by Caleb Palmer. Samuel Gilson earned six dollars every two weeks for walking from Canfield to Pittsburgh and back to deliver mail
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    In 1801 a sawmill, which was also the first business in the area, was established.
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    The first store was opened in 1804 by Zalmon Fitch and Herman Canfield,
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    The Old Turner School was built in 1826. It was located on the east side of Turner Road, slightly north of Gibson Road
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    The first Canfield fair occurred on October 5, 1847 and was held on Broad street. It was a one day event initially and livestock and produce was exhibited and it was a huge success.
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    In 1851, fair's location was moved to its present day location on Route 46 and was extended to be 3 days due to the amount of new exhibits to visit, as well as its popularity. Today, the fair has grown and has become a major attraction for people in the area, as well as all of the country.
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    The Mahoning Academy was established in 1856, as a secondary school, by David Hine
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    The Mahoning Academy was established in 1856,( It closed in 1910 due to lack of funding)
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    Canfield Union School #1
    Wadsworth Street
    Canfield, Ohio Demolished: 1957
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    The Union School, Canfield's first graded school, was built in 1872.
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    cvms was built in 1903 and is the oldest standing school building
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    Canfield School #2
    Wadsworth Street
    Canfield, Ohio
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    Canfield High School (CHS) was built in 1984 and to this day is still standing, it has been added on to
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    Oldnorth church relocated to 40 acres at 7105 Herbert Road.and to today is still standing
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    Advanced autoparts in canfield opened
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    arbys in canfield ohio was completley torn down and is currenty being rebuilt. It shoild be open October 30,2015