Canfield, Ohio

Canfield is a city in Mahoning County, Ohio. Canfield was part of Trumbull County until 1846, when the counties in the area were redefined and Mahoning County emerged as a new county. Canfield's first settlers arrived shortly after 1798. Canfield is best known for the Canfield Fair. The largest county fair in the state of Ohio. Canfield has a rich history and several old buildings reflect that. The oldest house in Canfield is the War Vet Museum home built in 1809. The War Vet Museum houses over 40,000 artifacts. Canfield Township Hall was built in 1884. The old Mahoning County Courthouse was created in 1846 and completed in 1848. The WPA Memorial Building was home to The Roxy Cinema opened around 1940 and was still operating in1951. It closed by 1957. The building now is home to other businesses but still has some signs of The Roxy Cinema.