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By 1896, the town reached a population high of 800 and had several churches, a steam gristmill and gin, two weekly newspapers, three general stores, and two hotels, but the population had fallen back to 421 by 1904. Canton was incorporated in 1919, and elected a mayor and aldermen.
Discover the history, legendary locals and tall tales that make Canton one-of-a-kind. A city built in the wrong place, a battle over the county seat and more. Canton has loads of unique history ready to be uncovered.
Iron ore and anthracite coal were discovered in 1887 and 1891. By 1896 the town reached a population high of 800 and had several churches, a steam gristmill and gin, two weekly newspapers, three general stores and two hotels. But residents had dropped to 421 by 1904.
History Of Canton. A Slight Miscalculation. Although the City of Canton was not incorporated until 1919, the city was laid out in 1850 when Wood and Rains counties were separated from Van Zandt County and it became necessary to move the county seat nearer to its geographical center.
Serving Van Zandt County and the cities of Grand Saline, Canton, and Wills Point, the Van Zandt Area Newspaper Collection represents this historic Texas county's publishing history. The newspaper history explores the political turmoil within the county that spanned from the Reconstruction era up to the early 20th-centurty.
Canton. The county seat. Home to First Monday Trade Days, reputed to be the world's largest flea market, which is held the weekend before the first Monday of every month. Its 1930s-era courthouse sits in a charming town square.
The site, originally in Henderson County, was surveyed as early as 1840 by a company of men under Dr. W. P. King. The community stands on the original survey of Jesse Stockwell, who arrived in the area at that time. No settlement was made until 1850, when the town was laid out and named by settlers moving from Old Canton in Smith County.
Many of the buildings around the town square were built much earlier, however, enhancing over one hundred and fifty years of Canton history. Facades and interiors have been revitalized, housing a lively business community and earning Canton a Texas Main Street City status.
Canton's story began in the mid-1800s, established as the county seat for Wood and Rains Counties. The town's early days were marked by the hustle and bustle of district court gatherings, which attracted residents to trade goods and sparked the tradition of Canton's iconic market days.
Canton, Texas, was founded in 1850, and is a charming, historically significant town. Although it is a small community with a population of less than 3,500, Canton attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year to its First Monday Trade Days, now known as the world's largest flea market.