Directory of Canton Resources

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Canton [Hartford County] Connecticut was incorporated from Simsbury, May, 1806. The name Canton was suggested by the late Ephraim Mills, derived from a likeness to a Swiss canton. Original name, "Suffrage."

Area, 25.0 sq. miles. Population, est., 8,115. Voting districts, 1. Principal industries, manufacture of chemicals, wrought iron, brass, electro magnetic clutches and brakes, moment of inertia measuring instruments, art galleries, antique shops.

Canton includes the villages of Canton Center, Collinsville, and North Canton.

Subcategories

• Arts and Entertainment
• Business and Economy
• Collinsville
• Education
• North Canton
• Real Estate
• Shopping
• Society and Culture

Resources in This Category

• A Tour of Canton, Connecticut

  http://d_larose.tripod.com/CTgenealogy/id1.html
  Historical and descriptive information for Canton and its villages of Canton Center, Collinsville and North Canton.

• Canton Land Conservation Trust

  http://www.cantonlandtrust.org/
  Dedicated to conservation of the natural resources of the town, including water resources, woodlands and open spaces, the plant life therein, and unique scenic natural and historic sites.

• Collinsville Canoe & Kayak

  http://www.cckstore.com/
  Retail canoes, kayaks and accessories, plus rentals, lessons, guided trips and special events.

• Roaring Brook Nature Center

  http://www.roaringbrook.org/
  Information on facility plus programs, and classes.

• Tower Generator

  http://www.towergenerator.com/
  Generators for residential and commercial applications.

• Town of Canton

  http://www.townofcantonct.org/
  Municipal information for Canton, Canton Center, Collinsville and North Canton, including government, library information, town budget, park and recreation, community calendar and senior services.

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