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1. • • Based on bedrock local lore that the town borrowed its new name from the bridge company’s hometown — Canton, Ohio, it is very likely that the new wrought iron truss bridge was erected across the Pigeon River between January of 1891 and July of 1892.
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   Where did the word canton come from?

   • The earliest known use of the noun canton is in the mid 1500s. OED's earliest evidence for canton is from before 1533, in a translation by 2nd Baron Berners, soldier, diplomat, and translator. canton is a borrowing from French. Etymons: French canton.

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   What is the history of the city of Canton?

   • Canton was once inhabited by the Choctaw Indians. It was incorporated in 1836. The city is the county seat of Madison County, which was founded in 1828 and was named after U.S. President James Madison.

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   Why is it called Canton Ohio?

   • The name was a memorial to a trader named John O'Donnell, whom Wells admired. The City of Canton is the county seat of Stark County. The municipality is located in northeastern Ohio and is situated on Nimishillen Creek, approximately 24 miles south of Akron and 60 miles south of Cleveland.

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   Why was Canton named after a Chinese city?

   • Canton is named after a Chinese city. Like Nankin and Peking townships, it was given this name as part of the nation's fascination with China during the late 1800s. At the time, Washington D.C. had decreed that new township names could not be used already, so Canton is the only remaining community with its original Chinese name.

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   The earliest known use of the noun Canton is in the 1860s. OED's earliest evidence for Canton is from 1860, in Texas Almanac.

4. baltimoreheritage.org › how-canton-got-its-nameHow Canton Got Its Name (Probably) - Baltimore Heritage

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   Apr 21, 2020 · We asked the question of whether Canton really got its name from O’Donnell, a ship captain who traded in Canton, the anglicized name of Guangzhou, China. And we got the help we needed! Minutes after we published our video, Baltimore historian Wayne Schaumburg replied with some insight.

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   Sep 10, 2023 · The history of the name Canton is a fascinating tale that encompasses linguistic roots, cultural significance, ancient texts, geographic locations, spelling, pronunciation, modern usage, different languages, and its presence in popular culture.

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   The name Canton finds its root in administrative divisions within larger regions or countries, particularly in areas like China or Switzerland. Historically, the name Canton has been associated with China and its administrative system.

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   Jun 22, 2024 · Canton, the postal romanization name for Guangzhou, originated from Cantão, a name coined by the Portuguese. The Portuguese traders, who were the first Europeans to arrive in China in the 16th century, had conflated the city of Guangzhou with Guangdong, the province in which it is located.

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   OED's earliest evidence for canton is from before 1533, in a translation by 2nd Baron Berners, soldier, diplomat, and translator. canton is a borrowing from French. Etymons: French canton. See etymology.