June 29th Road Closures

Champion Drive at intersection of Blackwell and Champion Drive at N Main intersection today from 7pm until 6am on June 30th.

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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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June 27, 2025

Scheduled Water Outage, Boil Water Advisory and Road Closures

Town of Canton Scheduled Water Valve Repair The Town of Canton will be repairing a valve at the intersection of Blackwell Drive and Champion Drive from 11:30 pm on Sunday, June 29th until complete (approximately 6am on June 30th). Road closures and new traffic patterns will be in place from 7am until repaired. Champion […]

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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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