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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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July 28, 2026

Canton Resilience, Recreation, and Restoration Open House

Please join us for an evening open house focused on Resilience, Recreation, and Restoration and advancing ideas for Canton’s future. Light snacks will be provided. Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 5:00-8:00PM 5:00pm Open house starts 5:30pm Welcoming Remarks 6:00- 8:00pm Open House continued. Haywood Community College Auditorium, 1500 BLd., Room 1502, 185 Freedlander Drive, Clyde, NC […]

Aug 3 2026

Facts And Figures

15 minutes to Asheville
County: Haywood
Population: 4,420
Town Tax Rate: $0.0054/$100
Elevation: 2,609 feet
Land Area: 3.8 square miles
Incorporated in 1891
Average Temp: Jul. 82°, Jan. 46°

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