Canton, Mississippi
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Madison County Population: 2131 in 1890 3404 in 1900 3929 in 1910 in 1920 in 1940 in 1950 in 1960 Town incorporated: 2-27-1836 Post office: 4-17-1834 to present Railroads: Miss Central- NOJ&GN- CStL&NO- IC- ICG- IC- CN |
Next Town North- Cotton
Milepost 705.7 (from Chicago) Old Milepost 206.27 (from New Orleans)
Next Town South- Sloan |
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1964 USGS topo map |
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HISTORY by Tony Howe:
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Illinois Central depot at Canton in January 1979. |
Canton depot January 1979 |
Canton depot in 1990. |
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Looking north at the depot in Canton in 1990. |
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additional info, we would love to hear from you! We are always looking for
additional photos, too. Find our contact info below.
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For more information contact Tony Howe at tonyhowe76@yahoo.com or David S. Price at dsprice46@bellsouth.net