Adjacent to the cities of Westland and Wayne to the east, and touching Romulus in the southeast, Canton, Michigan is the eleventh most-populated municipality in the state.
Officially, Canton is the Charter Township of Canton, in which role it is the second most-populated township in Michigan. Due largely to its population, Canton is most often referred to as a city, however.
The chief routes through the city are I-275, US-12 (Michigan Avenue), and M-153 (Ford Road), and I-94 intersects with I-275 just south of the city, near Romulus. The city of Plymouth is 5.8 miles north, Belleville is 7.0 miles south, and Ypsilanti is 8.9 miles southwest of Canton. The city limits of Ann Arbor and Detroit are about eight miles from Canton.
European-American settlers from New England came to the area following the opening of the Erie Canal in 1825, engaging in self-sustaining agriculture, which provided food and products that could be bartered for goods, services, or cash.
Now historic neighborhoods within Canton, the first communities to develop within the township were Cherry Hill and Sheldon, which were founded at approximately the same time.
Situated in the western part of the township, along Cherry Hill Road and Ridge Road, the Cherry Hill settlement began in 1825 and originally referred to as Ridge, which is the origin of Ridge Road, because it is on top of the ridge shore of an ancient lake. A post office was established on May 22, 1867, with Abner Hitchcock as postmaster. Closed on November 1, 1867, it was reopened on February 5, 1897, but closed again on September 15, 1908.
The first church in Canton was the Cherry Hill United Methodist Church, constructed in 1834. The Cherry Hill House, an inn operated by Abner Hitchcock in 1865, served as the post office. The Ypsi Creamery, located in Cherry Hill, operated until 1940, after which Henry Ford purchased the property and used it to house workers in his village industry program, which provided work for wounded or disabled World War II veterans. The Cherry Hill Historic District is made up of buildings facing Cherry Hill and Ridge roads, near their intersection, and includes the Cherry Hill House, the Cherry Hill United Methodist Church, Cherry Hill School, the Thomas and Maria Blackman Bartlett House, the Thomas and Isabella Moore Clyde House, and other farmhouses and associated buildings.
Originally known as Sheldon's Corners, Sheldon is in southern Canton, along US-12 west of I-275. The settlement was named for Perry Sheldon who, along with David Cady and Childs Downer, became the first settlers in that area in 1825. Timothy F. Sheldon built a Greek Revival home there which became the Sheldon Inn, serving travelers moving westward from Detroit. A post office operated there from January 24, 1852 to March 17, 1857, with Asa Parrish as the first postmaster, although the post office took the name of Canton.
The Township of Canton was formed by the Michigan Territorial Legislature from the southern portion of Plymouth Township on March 7, 1834, and named for the provincial capital of China, then known as Canton.
Plymouth-Canton Community Schools serves two-thirds of the northern portion of Canton and the majority of the township, while Wayne-Westland Community Schools serves the southeastern portion, and Van Buren Public Schools serves the southwestern portion.
The focal point of this guide is on the Charter Township of Canton, often referred to as the city of Canton, Michigan. Websites representing the municipality as well as businesses, industries, schools, places of worship, organizations, attractions, events, recreational programs and facilities, and sports teams and leagues in Canton.
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Originally designated Troop P-7, the troop was chartered by the Plymouth First United Methodist Church in 1989. Meeting on Wednesday evenings at Plymouth First UMC, on North Territorial, between Beck and Sheldon roads. Meeting schedules and a calendar of events are published on its site, and its adult leaders are introduced. Other resources include advancement and rank requirements, Eagle projects, information about troop methods and goals, and a photo gallery.
http://troop1537.org/
Situated on Canton Center Road, the Canton, Michigan veterinary hospital has been at the same location for more than forty years, offering a complete line of veterinary care, from routine vaccines, to dentistry, endoscopy, ultrasound, cold laser therapy, soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, CO2 laser surgery, and other procedures. Its location, office hours, appointment policies, contacts, and an introduction to its staff and services are featured.
http://www.cantoncenteranimalhospital.com/
Providing business growth and professional development opportunities to its members, the Chamber offers networking and business education seminars, encourages a strong network of locally-based businesses, and acts as a resource and advocate for its members and the community. Its board of directors are listed, a calendar of events, special programs, and a member directory are featured, along with the benefits to membership, and sponsorship opportunities.
https://www.cantonchamber.com/
Located on South Canton Center Road, the Canton, Michigan public library is open seven days a week, with varying hours on weekends. Its location, hours, and a calendar of events are published to the site, which includes information on its policies for the use of library computers, borrowing resources, and other services. Volunteer and employment opportunities are posted to the site, and cardholders may have access to their accounts online, as well as to various online resources.
http://www.cantonpl.org/
Located at Victory Park and operated by the municipal government of Canton, Michigan, the sports center features twelve lighted ball fields with 300-foot fences and covered bleacher seating, as well as an open space, playground, and restaurant. Hosting local leagues, national tournaments, and community events, the Center’s schedules, standings, leagues, online registration, field request policies, trip planner, and contacts are published to the site.
https://www.canton-mi.org/154/Canton-Sports-Center
The official municipal website posts its office location, hours, and telephone number, as well as maps, demographics, a calendar of events, a list of elected officials, boards, commissions, and staff, meeting agendas and minutes, township ordinances, election information and voting precinct stations. Township services, programs, and utilities are discussed, and bills may be paid online. Licenses and job openings may be applied for online.
https://www.canton-mi.org/
Affiliated with the Choice Hotels Group, the Comfort Suites in Canton, Michigan is on North Haggerty Road, near IKEA, and only a few miles from Kellogg Park and Canton Sports Center. Directions, guest reviews, and photos of the common areas and representative guest accommodations are included, with a list of amenities, room options, rates, and other details. As a Choice Hotel, guests are eligible to participate in its Choice Privileges Rewards program.
https://www.choicehotels.com/michigan/canton/comfort-suites-hotels/mi291
Chartered by All Saints Catholic School in Canton, Michigan, Pack 760 is in the Sunset District - Western Wayne, of the Great Lakes Field Service Council, of the Boy Scouts of America youth organization, and Cub Scouts are made up of boys in kindergarten and grades one through five. Pack news, schedules, and a calendar of events are posted to the site. Other resources include links to local summer camps, uniform data, and to wear uniforms may be purchased.
http://www.ascspack760.org/
Situated within one mile of I-275, the owner-operated motel offers multiple motel room options, including Jacuzzi suites, standard Jacuzzi rooms, double-bed queen rooms, and king-bed rooms, as well as custom-made fireplaces, high-speed Internet access, and on-site parking. A list of amenities is posted to the site, and directions from the airport, the south, the west, and the north are given, and a map shows the location of the facility. Reservations may be made online.
http://www.fellowscreeklodge.com/