Canfield, Ohio
Population: 7,374
Located in Mahoning County
Canfield, OhioCanfield's first settlers arrived shortly after surveying was initiated in 1798. Most of them came from Connecticut. Later, major immigrations were by the Germans in 1805, and in 1852 by the Irish Catholics. Goods were transported initially by horse and wagon from Pittsburgh. Later, trade was accomplished by horse and wagon to the Beaver Canal, the waterway which served the area and opened trade possibilities. Still later in the 1800's stagecoach service was established for mail and travelers. By the 1820s, several religious denominations had organized churches in the area. German Lutherans built a log church in 1810. The Methodists, Baptists, Episcopalians and Congregationalists followed. In 1828, many Baptists began to follow a new movement called the Campbellites Evangelistic Movement. This group believed all creeds were unnecessary and the word of the Bible alone was enough. They established a church in Canfield in 1830 which later became the Christian Church. Another stalwart church, established in the early 1800's and still active in the community, is the First Presbyterian Church. Jehovah's Witnesses have a Kingdom Hall and The Jubilee Christian Fellowship recently established their church in the township. The primary architectural style in Canfield, continuing today, is Classic Revival, a style that came to maturity in the Western Reserve region. This style became popular during Thomas Jefferson's presidency and was brought to this area by early settlers. Canfield's architectural style continues to be one of its greatest assets, still attracting new residents to the community. Courtesy of the City of Canfield
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