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.

06/10/2026

The Jackson Township Historical Society is looking for photos, memorabilia, and ephemera from McCardles. 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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06/05/2026

HELP NEEDED
Our biggest fundraiser of the year is our booth at the Jackson Festival, (June 24-27) where we sell popcorn, cotton candy, and beverages. This event is an important source of funding for our organization, and we need your help!

Unfortunately, three of our regular volunteers are unavailable this year, so we are looking for additional volunteers to fill several shifts.

There are a few positions available:

Sales Volunteer – Greet customers, take orders, collect payment, and make change.

Product Volunteer – Fill orders and hand popcorn, cotton candy, and drinks to customers.

Set up Volunteer- Help set up festival on Tuesday June 23 at 9:00am

Take down Volunteers- Help break down the festival area Saturday June 27 at 11:00pm
We are also looking for someone with a pick up truck or van to help move the tables and other items to the festival on Tuesday June 23 at 9am and return them on Saturday night 11pm

If you can spare a few hours to help, we would greatly appreciate your support. Volunteering at the festival is a fun way to meet people, support our organization, and help make this important fundraiser a success.

Please contact us if you are willing to volunteer or would like more information.
[email protected] We need to have the positions filled as soon as possible as our scheduler will be going out of town June 17th.

The hours needed are as follow (You do not need to work the whole time- Please let us know your availability)
Wed. June 24- 5:30-11
Thurs. June 25- 5:30-11
Fri. June 26 5:00-11:30 We need more volunteers this day
Sat, June 27 5:00-11:30 We need more volunteers this day.

We are also seeking donations of bottled water. Donations may be dropped off at the Jackson Township Historical Society during business hours. June 8 &15 (6-8pm) June 9, 11, 16, 18 (9am-1pm)- Please come to the back door

THANK YOU in advance.

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06/05/2026

OPEN HOUSE TOMORROW 10-2
$5 admission helps preserve the schoolhouse and artifacts.

One Room Schoolhouse next to the high school

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06/04/2026

The Jackson Township Historical Society is looking for photos, memorabilia, and ephemera from Jackson Township CHURCHES. We would also love to hear your stories and memories connected to them.

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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05/27/2026

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

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7756 Fulton Drive NW
Massillon, OH
44646

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