History of Canton, Connecticut, USA

1806 - (Canton, CT) incorporated
This rural town in western Hartford County is located on the Farmington River and lies on land originally part of Simsbury. After Canton’s incorporation in 1806, the town’s industries, once dominated by resin, pitch, and turpentine making along with saw and grist mills, diversified.
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1819 - Canton
Canton, a post town in the western part of the county, being 13 miles northwesterly from Hartford, is bounded east on Simsbury, south on Farmington and Burlington, west on New-Hartford and Barkhamstead, and north on Granby. The township is about eight miles in length, north and south, and near four miles in breadth, comprising 19,200 acres. It is considerably broken, being hilly and mountainous. One of the mountainous ranges commencing in the vicinity of New-Haven, near the sound and extending far into the interior of New-England, runs through this town; the mountain here is considerably elevated. The rocks are principally granitic. The prevailing character of the soil is a course gravel, which is hard, dry and stoney...
A Gazetteer of the States of Connecticut and Rhode-Island: Written with Care and Impartiality, from Original and Authentic Materials : Consisting of Two Parts ... with an Accurate and Improved Map of Each State Authors John Chauncey Pease, John Milton Niles Publisher W.S. Marsh, 1819

1826 - (Canton, CT) - The Collins Axe Company, founded in 1826, used early mass-production techniques and soon became the world-leading axe manufacturer.

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1839 - Canton
Canton, Connecticut
Hartford county. First settled, 1740. Incorporated, 1806. Population, 1830, 1,437. Collinsville is the principal village in the town, at which a large amount of axes, of a superior quality, are annually made. It lies 16 miles N.W. by W. from Hartford and 16 N.E. from Litchfield. This village presents a beautiful appearance, and is a noble specimen of individual enterprize. The soil of Canton is coarse and stony, and the surface is hilly. Farmington river passes through its S.W. corner.
The New England Gazetteer containing descriptions of all the states, counties and towns in New England: also descriptions of the principal mountains, rivers lakes, capes, bays, harbors, islands and fashionable resorts within that territory. By John Hayward, author of the Columbian Traveller, Religious Creeds, &c. &c. Boston: John Hayward. Boyd & White, Concord, N.H. 1839

1854 - Canton
Canton, a post-township of Hartford county, Connecticut, 12 miles N. W. of Hartford, intersected by Farmington river. Population, 1980.
A New and Complete Gazetteer of the United States: Giving a Full and Comprehensive Review of the Present Condition, Industry, and Resources of the American Confederacy ... Thomas Baldwin (of Philadelphia.) Joseph Thomas January 1, 1854 Philadelphia : Lippincott, Grambo & Company 1854.

1859
CANTON, a township of Hartford co., in the state of Connecticut, 13 m. WNW of Hartford. Its surface is hilly, and its soil unproductive. Pop. 1,736.
A Gazetteer of the World: Or, Dictionary of Geographical Knowledge, Publisher A. Fullarton, 1859

1869 - October 4 - Canton CT was deluged with 12.35 inches of rain.

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1886 - Canton
CANTON* measures eight miles north and south, with a breadth east and west varying from one and a half miles at the north to three miles at the south. It is bounded north by Barkhamsted and Granby; east, by Simsbury; south, by Avon, Burlington, and New Hartford; and west by New Hartford and Barkhamsted. It has in its territory four post-offices, seven churches, eight school-houses, fifty-five miles of public highway, and about four hundred dwelling-houses. The Hartford and Connecticut Western Railroad, and a branch of the New Haven and Northampton Railroad, commonly called the Canal Road, pass through the town.

The surface of the territory is much broken by hills. There are Rocky, Rattlesnake, Onion, Crump's, and Wildcat mountains. The valley of the Farmington River in the southwest part of the town is fertile, and Cherry Brook valley, where Canton Centre lies, is noted for its fine farms, though the most valuable agricultural land in the town limits is said to be in the low plain... Read MORE...

1895 - Canton
Canton, a post-township of Hartford co., Conn., is drained by Farmington River, and intersected by the Connecticut Western Railroad. It has 7 churches, a savings bank, an academy, and manufactures of axes, edge-tools, &c. . It contains a village named Collinsville, and a post hamlet named Canton, which is on the railroad, 14 miles S.E. of Winsted. Pop. 2639.
Lippincott's Gazetteer of the World: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World Containing Notices of Over One Hundred and Twenty-five Thousand Places ... Joseph Thomas January 1, 1895 J.B. Lippincott

1916
Canton, a post-village of Hartford co., Conn., in Can ton township (town), which is drained by the Farmington River, about 14 miles SE. of Winsted. Pop. about 200 ; of the town in 1900, 2678.
Lippincotts New Gazetteer: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World, Containing the Most Recent and Authentic Information Respecting the Countries, Cities, Towns, Resorts, Islands, Rivers, Mountains, Seas, Lakes, Etc., in Every Portion of the Globe, Part 1 Angelo Heilprin Louis Heilprin - January 1, 1916 J.B. Lippincott - Publisher

Here's a list of places to go and things to do in Canton:
Collinsville Historic District:

Start your exploration in Collinsville, a charming historic district with brick buildings and a picturesque river. Stroll through the streets and explore local shops.

Farmington River Trail:

Enjoy the beauty of nature by taking a walk or bike ride along the Farmington River Trail. The trail offers scenic views and is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts.

Canton Historical Museum:

Discover the town's history at the Canton Historical Museum. It showcases artifacts, photographs, and exhibits that highlight Canton's past.

Cherry Brook Health Care Center:

If you're interested in healthcare history, the Cherry Brook Health Care Center is worth a visit. It's a beautifully preserved example of early 20th-century healthcare architecture.

Matterhorn Mini Golf:

For a fun and laid-back activity, head to Matterhorn Mini Golf. It's a family-friendly spot with a beautifully landscaped course.

Canton Green Shopping Center:

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