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1. • Diametrically opposite Guangzhou (Canton), China

     • It lies in the Illinois River valley between the Illinois and Spoon rivers, about 25 miles (40 km) southwest of Peoria. Founded in 1825 by Isaac Swan, a native of New York, it was named in the belief that it was diametrically opposite Guangzhou (Canton), China.
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   Where is Canton Illinois?

   • Location of Canton in Fulton County, Illinois. / 40.55778°N 90.03417°W / 40.55778; -90.03417 Canton is the largest city in Fulton County, Illinois, United States. The population was 13,242 at the 2020 census, down from 14,704 at the 2010 census.

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   What is Canton County known for?

   • Canton is the county’s commercial and trading centre; bituminous-coal mining, farming (corn [maize], wheat, soybeans, and livestock), and a state prison contribute to the economy. The city is the seat of Spoon River (junior) College (1959).

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   When was Canton founded?

   • Canton was founded in 1825 by settler Isaac Swan, who believed his new town and Canton, China, were antipodes. Swan, his infant child, and three other people died in the devastating tornado of June 1835.

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   What was Canton known for?

   • Swan built a sawmill there, and Canton subsequently developed as a centre for the manufacture of cigars and farm tools and became the site of a large International Harvester Company (now Navistar International Corporation) farm-implement factory.

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   Is Canton a good place to live?

   • With a low cost of living and a high quality of life, Canton has close proximity to the Peoria metro area. Over 1,400 acres of open public parks, access to a great educational system from kindergarten to community college, a free privately funded public library and a state-of-the-art hospital and clinic providing first class healthcare.

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   Does canton have a newspaper?

   • Canton has a daily newspaper, The Daily Ledger, and three radio stations: WBYS and WPZA, and WILP, known as Q98.1. There is also a weekly newspaper, "The Fulton Democrat", and a weekly shopping publication, "The Independent Shopper". On September 13, 1967, Los Angeles rock band The Doors played a concert at Canton High School.

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Canton,_IllinoisCanton, Illinois - Wikipedia

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   Canton is the largest city in Fulton County, Illinois, United States. The population was 13,242 at the 2020 census, down from 14,704 at the 2010 census. The Canton Micropolitan Statistical Area covers all of Fulton County; it is in turn, part of the wider Peoria–Canton, IL Combined Statistical Area (CSA).

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   Canton History. Since its founding in 1825, Canton has capitalized on hard work, the talents and entrepreneurial spirit of its residents to bring prosperity and pride to the community.

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   Canton, city, Fulton county, west-central Illinois, U.S. It lies in the Illinois River valley between the Illinois and Spoon rivers, about 25 miles (40 km) southwest of Peoria. Founded in 1825 by Isaac Swan, a native of New York, it was named in the belief that it was diametrically opposite.

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6. www.themountaineer.com › news › how-why-and-when-didHow, why and when did Canton really get its name? | News ...

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   Jun 5, 2017 · But while recently sleuthing and endeavoring to learn more about the old iron bridge that inspired Canton’s name, this so-called engineer/historian has uncovered a host of conflicting facts, dates, and fanciful tales.

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   Canton is a city located in the county of Fulton in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 14,704 and a population density of 704 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 13,265 inhabitants.

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   • Population : 13,265 (2020)

   • County : Fulton County
   • State : Illinois (United States)

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   Canton is a city in Illinois in the United States . Category: Cities in Illinois.

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   Canton, Illinios is a great place to visit or raise your family! With a low cost of living and a high quality of life, Canton has close proximity to the Peoria metro area. Over 1,400 acres of open public parks, access to a great educational system from kindergarten to community college, a free privately funded public library and a state-of-the ...