Large navigational waterway structure on the upper Mississippi River, One mi. above Canton. Has a dam 40 tainter gates and 3 roller gates. It locks 35,000,000 tons of cargo per year.
Admission: Free
Hours: Year-round
Address: RR 1 Box 1, Mississippi Riverfront
Phone: 573-288-3320
Come visit us in Canton, Missouri
Large navigational waterway structure on the upper Mississippi River, One mi. above Canton. Has a dam 40 tainter gates and 3 roller gates. It locks 35,000,000 tons of cargo per year.
Canton, MO RecreationAn old one room brick school house located in Martin Park, one of three remaining segregated schools that finally closed in the 1950s.
Canton, MO Historic BuildingsThe Canton Ferry is the longest continually operating ferry service on the Mississippi River. The first known ferry service began operation a few miles north of Canton around 1844
Canton, MO ToursOld-fashioned school still operational in historic village with general store, iron works, old post office and largest known collection of old toys.
Canton, MO Historic SchoolhousesStep back in time and see history come alive with people actually living in a historical setting.
Canton, MO Museums54,000 acres of public land and water provide many recreational opportunities. Hunting, fishing, boating, camping, hiking, ho...
Recreational living year-round or weekend getaway. Enjoy amenities, 3/4-mi. long lake, sand beach, swimming, boating, fishing...
Visit our 15 acre stocked fishing lake on Lake Village property. Mark Twain lake is only four miles away....