EDITOR’S NOTE: This is part of a weekly series on our region’s history coordinated by the Trumbull County Historical Society.

When you step into the Kinsman Free Public Library, you’re greeted by friendly staff and surrounded by shelves filled with new books and entertainment.

Whether you’re here to attend an educational program or simply seeking a quiet place to work, there’s always something to discover.

But have you ever looked up? Lining the walls above the bookshelves are framed portraits and artwork.

Who are these bearded or bespectacled faces looking upon you while you browse the shelves? Some are easily recognizable like Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Carnegie, while others may require a closer look revealing rich stories of the individuals who helped shape Kinsman’s past.

On the

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