Paris is an

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in northwestern Paris Township, Stark County,

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. It has a

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with the ZIP code 44669. It lies along State Route 172 between East Canton and

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. The community is part of the Canton– Massillon

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History

Paris was laid out in 1813 on a stagecoach turnpike. A share of the early settlers being natives of

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most likely caused the name Paris to be selected. A post office called Paris has been in operation since 1822.

References

Unincorporated communities in Stark County, Ohio Unincorporated communities in Ohio {{StarkCountyOH-geo-stub