First organized as the Kenton Lock
Manufacturing Company in 1890, the Kenton Hardware Company became one of the
world's largest cast iron toy factories. Under the management of L. S. Bixler,
toy stoves, banks, fire company outfits, horse drawn vehicles, automobiles and
cap pistols were produced. The immensely popular Gene Autry cap pistol was
produced at this plant beginning in 1938. The Company ceased production in 1952
but Kenton toys continue to be popular collectors items worldwide.
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