Canton, Iowa
Canton is an unincorporated community in Jackson and Jones counties, Iowa, United States.[1]
Canton, Iowa | |
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Coordinates: 42°09′48″N 90°53′45″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Iowa |
Counties | Jackson, Jones |
Elevation | 728 ft (222 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code(s) | 563 |
GNIS feature ID | 455154[1] |
History
In the mid-19th century, Canton contained a flouring mill, a saw mill and a woolen factory powered by the waters of its river.[2]
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References
- "Canton, Iowa". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- History of Jackson County, Iowa, Volume 1. S.J. Clarke Publishing Company. 1910. p. 686.
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