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History, Character, Pride

Nestled in the heart of the Southern Appalachian Mountains on the Pigeon River and a mere 20 miles from downtown Asheville is Canton, NC, a historic mill town with unmatched character and pride. From our low cost of living and quaint downtown to our picturesque parkland, Canton possesses a number of unique assets and opportunities for people looking to visit, relocate, or open a business. We invite you to come see what Canton has to offer!

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August 21, 2025

Letter To Citizens regarding TBD Landfill

Public Statement from the Town of Canton Board RE: Concerns Regarding the TBD Landfill and Community Air Quality To the Residents of the Town of Canton, The Town Board would like to publicly address the growing concerns regarding the landfill operation located outside the corporate limits on Thickety Road. […]

Sep 1 2025

Facts And Figures

15 minutes to Asheville
County: Haywood
Population: 4,259
Town Tax Rate: $0.0058/$100
Elevation: 2,609 feet
Land Area: 3.8 square miles
Incorporated in 1891
Average Temp: Jul. 82°, Jan. 46°

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Canton, NC

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Letter To Citizens regarding TBD Landfill

Scheduled Water Outage, Boil Water Advisory and Road Closures

Final Date for Hazard Mitigation

Spring Has Sprung—Time to Fire Up the Mower