John Davey “The Tree Doctor” came to Kent, designed Standing Rock Cemetery.

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The History of Kent

By Karl H. Grismer, revised edition 2001, 320 pp, illus., index Kent Historical Society Publication (reprint of 1932 Record Publishing Co.) Softcover Contents include history of the area prior to the settlement of Franklin Mills through Kent's growth and includes detailed listings on its industries, churches, schools, military service records and a “who's who” list of profiles of leaders through 1931.

1912

Cornerstone laid for Merrill Hall-first building of campus.