The city of Canton is the county seat of Madison County, Mississippi. The town was platted in 1833, and incorporated in 1836. A large portion of the city is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, particularly its shopping district and the east side of town. No major battles were fought in Canton during the War of Northern Aggression, but the city played a major role as a rail and transportation center, and several wounded soldiers were treated in Canton or transported through the city. Canton is on the Mississippi Blues Trail, and several movies have been filmed in Canton. Nearby communities include Annandale, Davis, Gluckstadt, Livingston, Richton, Scotland, and Sloan. Jackson, the capital of Mississippi, is about twenty-five miles to the southwest.
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The K-12th grade Christian school is situated in Canton, Mississippi. A map and directions are presented, and its admissions policies, academic and athletics programs are included. Other resources include a description of the campus, a downloadable application, and campus contacts.
http://cantonacademy.org/
Canton Chamber Main Street Association
Originally, the city of Canton, Mississippi was served by the Madison County Chamber of Commerce, with offices in the Canton City Hall. In 1990. a group of Canton business people formed the Canton First Organization and the Canton Main Street Program, which merged to become the Canton Chamber Main Street Association in 1991, offering a focus on business interests within the city. Membership information, a calendar of events, and a guide to the city are offered.
http://www.canton-mississippi.com/
Canton Convention & Visitors Bureau
Formed for the purpose of encouraging tourism in Canton, Mississippi, the site offers a history of the city and a guide to local events and attractions, a community calendar, shopping venues, restaurants, and guest accommodations. General information about the organization, its schedules, and projects are included.
http://www.cantontourism.com/
The Canton, Mississippi public school system offers a PK-12th grade curriculum through several campuses, including Canton Elementary School, Goodloe Elementary School, McNeal Elementary School, Porter Middle School, Nichols Middle School, Canton High School, Myers School of Arts and Sciences, Canton Career Center, and Canton Educational Services Center, each of which are highlighted here, with a district calendar and directory of administrative staff and faculty.
http://www.cantonschools.net/
Council agendas, minutes, and access to various municipal reports and forms are offered on the official city web site, along with a calendar of events, and a guide to local services, libraries, schools, and businesses. A history of the city, demographics, and an overview of economic development opportunities are included.
http://www.cityofcantonms.com/
Chateau Myrtledale Bed & Breakfast
Located on Robinson Road, Canton, Mississippi, the B&B features three bedrooms and three full baths, each of which are highlighted here, with photographs, a list of amenities, rates and contact data. The facility may also be available to host cocktail parties, weddings, and corporate events.
http://www.chateaumyrtledale.com/
Headquartered in Canton, Mississippi, the county seat, the library serves the entire county. Its site exhibits the library’s services for students, adults and other residents, and includes photographs of the library’s buildings, listings of upcoming events and access to research databases. Announcements are posted to the site.
http://www.mcls.ms/
Situated on Movietown Drive in the city of Canton, Mississippi, the park features a hundred and twenty recreational vehicle sites, as well as rustic log cabins, each of which are highlighted here, with a description of the park, directions, and contacts.
http://www.movietownrv.com/
Make reservations, check rates, view a photo gallery and learn about amenities and services at this Canton, Mississippi hotel.
http://www.qualityinn.com/hotel-canton-mississippi-MS207
