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Buffalo, New York: Where President McKinley Was Shot

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Address:
Fordham Drive, Buffalo, NY
Directions:
In the grassy median of Fordham Drive, five houses west of Lincoln Pkwy. When the weather's warm look for the flowers and little American flags.
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Where President McKinley Was Shot.

Where President McKinley Was Shot

William McKinley, 25th President of the United States, was fatally shot when he tried to shake hands with a madman who had a gun. A plaque on a rock marks the spot.

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Where President McKinley Was Shot.

Where President McKinley Was Shot

Small but fascinating. Worth a drive by if you're in Buffalo. We never knew the history of this. Quiet residential area. Easy to pull over and look.

[Alex, 04/06/2015]
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