The name "Canton" has been adopted by numerous towns and cities across United States. Most of these places derive their name from the Anglicized version of "Guangzhou," a major city in southern China historically known as Canton.
United States:
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Canton, Massachusetts
- Established: 1797
- Geographic Location: 42.1584° N, 71.1448° W
- State: Massachusetts
- History: Incorporated in 1797, Canton, Massachusetts, was named by Elijah Dunbar, who believed that Canton, China (now Guangzhou), was directly antipodal to his town. This reflects a common fascination with distant cultures during that era.
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Canton, New York
- Established: 1805
- Geographic Location: 44.5953° N, 75.1691° W
- State: New York
- History: Founded in 1805, the town's name was selected to reflect the founders' admiration for the Chinese city of Canton, highlighting the influence of global trade and cultural exchange.
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Canton, Ohio
- Established: 1805
- Geographic Location: 40.7989° N, 81.3784° W
- State: Ohio
- History: Established in 1805 by Bezaleel Wells, who named it after Canton (Guangzhou), China, possibly due to the contemporary significance of the city in trade.
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Canton, Connecticut
- Established: 1806
- Geographic Location: 41.8248° N, 72.8926° W
- State: Connecticut
- History: Established in 1806, Canton, Connecticut, was named after the Chinese city of Canton (now Guangzhou), reflecting the influence of global trade and interest in foreign cultures during that period.
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Canton, Illinois
- Established: 1825
- Geographic Location: 40.5584° N, 90.0351° W
- State: Illinois
- History: Founded in 1825 by Isaac Swan, it was believed that the town was on the same latitude as Canton, China, which influenced its naming.
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Canton, Georgia
- Established: 1833
- Geographic Location: 34.2368° N, 84.4908° W
- State: Georgia
- History: Founded in 1833, Canton, Georgia, was named with the hope of becoming a center for silk production, inspired by the silk industry in Canton, China.
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Canton, Michigan
- Established: 1834
- Geographic Location: 42.3086° N, 83.4822° W
- State: Michigan
- History: Established in 1834, Canton Township was named after the Chinese city, reflecting the fascination with Chinese culture prevalent in the West during the 19th century.
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Canton, Mississippi
- Established: 1836
- Geographic Location: 32.6126° N, 90.0362° W
- State: Mississippi
- History: Incorporated in 1836, the origin of its name is believed to be linked to the Chinese city of Canton, though specific reasons for the naming are not well-documented.
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Canton, Pennsylvania
- Established: 1864
- Geographic Location: 41.6548° N, 76.8516° W
- State: Pennsylvania
- History: Incorporated in 1864, Canton, Pennsylvania, likely adopted its name from the trend of naming places after foreign cities, though specific documentation is sparse.
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Canton, Texas
- Established: 1850
- Geographic Location: 32.5565° N, 95.8639° W
- State: Texas
- History: Established in 1850, the town was named by settlers who admired the Chinese city of Canton, reflecting a broader 19th-century American interest in Chinese culture.
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Canton, South Dakota
- Established: 1866
- Geographic Location: 43.3000° N, 96.5953° W
- State: South Dakota
- History: Founded in 1866, the name was chosen to reflect the founders' interest in the Chinese city of Canton, aligning with a common practice of the era to name places after exotic foreign cities
a few notable examples with names related to Canton:
New Canton, Virginia
- Established: 1793
- Geographic Location: 37.6743° N, 78.2811° W
- State: Virginia
- History: In November 1793, the Virginia General Assembly established New Canton in Buckingham County on the James River. The town was laid out with the hope of becoming a prosperous community, leveraging its strategic location near Cannon's Ferry.
New Canton, Illinois
- Established: 1869
- Geographic Location: 39.6378° N, 91.0793° W
- State: Illinois
- History: Incorporated on March 31, 1869, New Canton is situated in Pleasant Vale Township, Pike County. The town experienced modest growth and, as of the 2020 census, had a population of 334 residents.
Old Canton Hills, Mississippi
- Geographic Location: Approximately 32.3587° N, 90.1476° W
- State: Mississippi
- History: Old Canton Hills is a neighborhood located in Jackson, Mississippi. The area is defined by Old Canton Hill Drive and Old Canton Road and is part of Ward 1 in the city.
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