Jackson Township Historical Society

Jackson Township Historical Society The purpose of the Jackson Township Historical Society is to EDUCATE and PRESERVE the history of Jackson Township, Stark County, Ohio.

The purpose of the Jackson Township Historical Society is to advance, encourage, and promote the collection and preservation of records, information and artifacts pertaining to the history of the settlement and the development of Jackson Township. Jackson Center School, home of the JTHS, is a living, breathing, monument to Jackson Township’s past. The schoolhouse is open to the public for tours

throughout the year by appointment. Teachers and Scout leaders are invited to bring their classes and troops to visit Jackson Center School to learn about the history of Jackson Township. The schoolhouse holds the society’s collection of artifacts and documents. Photographs of Jackson Center School decorate the walls of the school, and other exhibits are displayed on a rotating basis. The society’s substantial collection of documents and photographs is made available to anyone who wants to conduct historical or genealogical research. JTHS hopes that local organizations and individuals will also rent the building as a meeting place and as a site for wedding and baby showers and birthday parties. Members of the society also make presentations to groups, telling the stories of Jackson Township’s past.

05/27/2026

The Jackson Township Historical Society is looking for photos, memorabilia, and ephemera from Jackson Township businesses (even ones no longer in business). We would also love to hear your stories and memories connected to them. (receipts, menus, shopping bags, paycheck stub, photos, etc)

Items may be brought to JTHS during business hours for us to copy, photograph, or accept as donations for our archives and displays.

If you post photos here, you are giving JTHS permission to copy, archive, and use them for our historical collection and displays. Please include any information you may know, such as the business name, location, owners, employees, or approximate dates.

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05/20/2026

We are looking for photographs of the original homes built at Lake Cable. We know many of these homes were later torn down to make way for more modern houses, and we would love to help preserve their history.

If you have any photo(s), please bring them to the Jackson Township Historical Society during business hours so we can make copies for our archives.

If you choose to post your photo(s) here, you are giving us permission to copy and print them for our archives and displays. Please include the address of the cottage and any additional information, memories, or dates you may know about the property or family connected to it.

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05/13/2026

The historical society is closed until May 21 when the summer business hours resume. Monday 6-8 pm and Tuesday and Thursday 9-1 come to the back door

05/07/2026

Had a great program today from Lee Lavery about the Canal Fulton Summer Theater. We had so many people we ran out of seats. We are collecting memorabilia, programs, photos, tickets, etc. from the theater to add to our collection. If you do not want to part with the item, we would love to scan it and return.

Contact us for a drop off day.

05/07/2026

We are currently seeking abstracts for homes in Jackson Township. If you have an abstract for a Jackson property, we would love to add it to our collection or make a copy for preservation purposes.

Please contact us at to arrange a time. [email protected] or text or call 234-322-2044

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Thursday, May 7 at 11:00 a.m. will feature the second Brown Bag History Series at the Jackson Center Schoolhouse. The pr...
05/05/2026

Thursday, May 7 at 11:00 a.m. will feature the second Brown Bag History Series at the Jackson Center Schoolhouse. The program, Canal Fulton Summer Theater, will be presented by Lee Lavery.

No registration is required—just bring your lunch and join us for an hour of engaging history and shared memories. Attendees are also encouraged to bring items or photographs for a special show-and-tell. $5 admission for non-members

04/13/2026

Where to start for Stark County History? The main library! Join us as we travel through Stark County's History.
You can pick up your Passport at any of these locations https://starkcountyhistoricalpastport.org/

04/12/2026

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Volunteers are an important part of JTHS. Without volunteers there would be no programs, no items to preserve and literally no Historical Society. The more volunteers that give a few hours a month/year, the more the JTHS can fulfill it's mission statement and preserve the JTHS for future generations to enjoy.

Contact us if would like to get more information about helping with any of the projects below. High School students welcome.

FINANCIAL
Grant writing
Accounting/ taxes/ Auditing
Fundraising/ Sponsors/ getting donations

EVENTS
Programs
Open Houses
Festivals and Booth events
McGuffey Kids Club
Liaison between teachers at Jackson schools and the JTHS
Refreshments for events and meetings
Speak on topics of interest
Represent JTHS at fairs
“In their Words” - interviewing Jackson residents
Scanning Documents

PUBLICITY
Social media/ website
Marketing/advertising
Newsletter

BUSINESS
Bylaws
Assist in writing articles
Caretaking of the schoolhouse (cleaning/ general maintenance)
Membership
Helping the curator with our collection of items
Legal guidance
Photograph areas in Jackson

TRUSTEE
Looking for residents interested in being a “hands on” Trustee.
Professionals welcome

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We are currently working with Jackson Local Schools on the research for the Jackson High School Honor Wall. Please tak...
04/05/2026

We are currently working with Jackson Local Schools on the research for the Jackson High School Honor Wall. Please take the time to scroll through our list. There have been many hours put into this, and we know there are some errors. Please help us find the faults, add missing Alumni, and verify these names. If you have a year book and can verify graduation year and photo that would be very helpful.

See the link below.

Please send all responses to [email protected] or leave a comment.

12/28/2025

Winter business hours
Tuesday's 9:00am-12:00 pm
Or by appointment
Use the back doorbell

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7756 Fulton Drive NW
Massillon, OH
44646

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