Plaque located in Martin Park highlights important events in Canton History. |
Small shelter house with fireplace located in Martin Park. Once was a cabin in the center of the park but fell into disrepair. The shelter was placed around the fireplace. |
Front side of History of Canton marker located in Martin Park. |
Back side of History of Canton marker located in Martin Park. |
Located at 4th & Lewis Streets, this building served as the Public Library for many generations. Originally built as a bank, the building has housed several other businesses since the library moved to the new location. Currently this building is being restored. |
This building for many years housed Rice's Market, owned by Bob & Dora Mae Rice. The second and third floors were used as lodge halls by several different lodges. The building was originally built by one of the Odd Fellow Chapters located in Canton. This building is currently under renovation with apartments on the 2nd floor and an insurance business on the main floor. |
Located on the riverfront, this building once housed the button factory. Mussel shells from the river were used to produce the buttons. Shells were returned to the riverfront area when discarded. Today the building is used as storage. Photo courtesy of Pearl Franks. |
