The Basilica of Saint John the Baptist is a Catholic church in Canton, Ohio , United States.
22-500: Saint John Parish or Parish of St John may refer to: Parish of Basilica of Saint John the Baptist (Canton, Ohio) Parish of St John , Cumberland County, New South Wales, Australia Saint John, Antigua and Barbuda Saint John, Barbados Saint John Parish, Dominica Saint John Parish, Grenada Saint John Parish, Tobago , a historical municipality of Tobago St. John
44-465: A household in the county was $ 39,824, and the median income for a family was $ 47,747. Males had a median income of $ 37,065 versus $ 23,875 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 20,417. About 6.80% of families and 9.20% of the population were below the poverty line , including 12.90% of those under age 18 and 6.60% of those age 65 or over. As of the 2010 census , there were 375,586 people, 151,089 households, and 100,417 families living in
66-497: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Stark County, Ohio Stark County is a county located in the northeastern part of U.S. state of Ohio . As of the 2020 census , the population was 374,853. Its county seat is Canton . The county was created in 1808 and organized the next year. It is named for John Stark , an officer in the American Revolutionary War . Stark County
88-711: Is included in the Canton-Massillon, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area , which is also included in the Cleveland-Akron-Canton, OH Combined Statistical Area . Stark County was named in honor of American Revolutionary War General John Stark . John Stark (August 28, 1728 – May 8, 1822) was a general who served in the American Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. He became widely known as
110-490: Is the "oldest Catholic parish in northeastern Ohio", having been established in 1823. The Basilica houses a seventy-nine rank pipe organ built by Kegg Pipe Organ Builders of Hartville, Ohio. The specifications can be obtained here. Fr Ronald M. Klingler served as pastor/rector for thirty years until his retirement on August 1, 2017. Fr John E. Sheridan was appointed the second rector of the basilica on August 1, 2017. [REDACTED] Media related to Basilica of Saint John
132-531: Is water. As of the census of 2000, there were 378,098 people, 148,316 households, and 102,782 families living in the county. The population density was 656 inhabitants per square mile (253/km ). There were 157,024 housing units at an average density of 272 units per square mile (105 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 90.28% white , 7.20% black or African American , 0.24% Native American , 0.54% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 0.29% from other races , and 1.43% from two or more races. 0.92% of
154-873: The Ohio League to prominence in the mid-1900s (decade) and again in the late 1910s. The Bulldogs ended up a charter member of the National Football League , where it played for several years. (The role Stark County had in developing the game is part of the reason the Pro Football Hall of Fame is located in Canton.) Two relatively large football stadiums, Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton and Paul Brown Tiger Stadium in Massillon, are still in use (albeit now mostly for high school football ), with Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium hosting
176-536: The "Hero of Bennington" for his exemplary service at the Battle of Bennington in 1777. In the 1760s and 1770s Moravian missionaries from Pennsylvania came to preach the gospel to the native people, and also to lead and resettle already converted native people migrating away from whites encroaching on their land in Pennsylvania. The earliest of these were Christian Frederick Post and John Heckewelder . See also
198-399: The Baptist (Canton, Ohio) The building was designed by American architect James Renwick Jr. (1818–1895). Construction was completed in 1871, and the church was dedicated in 1872. Saint John the Baptist was elevated to a minor basilica on June 19, 2012. Bishop George V. Murry of Youngstown was the celebrant, assisted by his vicar general, Fr Robert Siffrin. The pSt John the Baptist
220-661: The Baptist (Canton, Ohio) at Wikimedia Commons This article about a Catholic Church in the United States church building is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This article about a church or other Christian place of worship in Ohio is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This article about a property in Stark County, Ohio on the National Register of Historic Places
242-470: The Baptist Parish, Louisiana St. John the Baptist Parish (Salem, Massachusetts) See also [ edit ] St. John's Parish (disambiguation) [REDACTED] Topics referred to by the same term This disambiguation page lists articles about distinct geographical locations with the same name. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to
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#1732773393049264-504: The NFL's annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Game each year. In the later 20th century, Stark County's voting record swung from one party to another, closely tracking the winner of the U.S. Presidential election . Even within the swing state of Ohio , Stark County is regarded as a quintessential bellwether , and thus presidential candidates have typically made multiple visits to the region. Major media outlets typically pay close attention to
286-419: The county. The population density was 652.9 inhabitants per square mile (252.1/km ). There were 165,215 housing units at an average density of 287.2 units per square mile (110.9 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 88.7% white, 7.6% black or African American, 0.7% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 0.5% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.6% of
308-484: The election results in the county. The New York Times in particular has covered the county's citizens and their voting concerns in a series of features each election cycle for over a decade. According to the United States Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 581 square miles (1,500 km ), of which 575 square miles (1,490 km ) is land and 5.3 square miles (14 km ) (0.9%)
330-413: The history of neighboring Tuscarawas County, Ohio The first permanent settlements were established in 1805, beginning with Canton. Possibly 80% of the early settlers were German-speakers from Pennsylvania, although others came from Virginia, New York, and New England. Lumbering and sawmills were important early industries, to cater to the enormous demand for lumber from the incoming settlers. Stark County
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374-444: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 148,316 households, out of which 31.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.20% were married couples living together, 11.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.70% were non-families. 26.10% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
396-445: The population. In terms of ancestry, 33.6% were German , 15.5% were Irish , 10.1% were English , 10.1% were Italian , and 7.7% were American . Of the 151,089 households, 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.2% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 33.5% were non-families, and 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size
418-452: The swing state" when it comes to presidential elections. Locally, it has generally been a strong Republican area, but that changed in the 1990s and into the 2000s, where it remained highly competitive for both parties. In 1992, it became a swing county that tilted Democratic, and over the next 15–20 years more local office holders were Democrats. That has changed, however, in the last 10 years or so, beginning in 2010. Republicans now hold most of
440-527: Was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.96. The median age was 41.1 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 44,941 and the median income for a family was $ 55,976. Males had a median income of $ 44,238 versus $ 31,896 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 24,015. About 9.5% of families and 12.7% of the population were below the poverty line , including 19.5% of those under age 18 and 6.7% of those age 65 or over. Stark County has often been described as "the swing county, in
462-400: Was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.00. In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.80% under the age of 18, 8.30% from 18 to 24, 27.80% from 25 to 44, 24.00% from 45 to 64, and 15.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 92.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.40 males. The median income for
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#1732773393049484-589: Was originally part of Columbiana County , but was split off in 1807. At the start of the Civil War the men of Stark County were quick to volunteer to preserve the Union. As of 1862 over 1,100 had enlisted. During the early 20th century, Stark County was an important location in the early development of professional football . The rivalry between the Massillon Tigers and Canton Bulldogs helped bring
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