Canton, Iowa

Unincorporated community in Iowa, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Canton is an unincorporated community in Jackson and Jones counties, Iowa, United States.[1]

CountryUnited States
Elevation
728 ft (222 m)
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Canton, Iowa
Canton, Iowa is located in Iowa
Canton, Iowa
Canton, Iowa
Location within Iowa
Canton, Iowa is located in the United States
Canton, Iowa
Canton, Iowa
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 42°09′48″N 90°53′45″W
CountryUnited States
StateIowa
CountiesJackson, Jones
Elevation
728 ft (222 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code563
GNIS feature ID455154[1]
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History

Map of Jackson County, Iowa, in 1903. Canton is located on the eastern side of the county.

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] Canton's population was 210 in 1902,[3] and 75 in 1925.[4] The population was 54 in 1940.[5]

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