Explore Lewis County
Lock & Dam No. 20
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 RecreationCanton Ferry
The 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 ToursLincoln School
An 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 BuildingsCedar Falls School and Historic Village
Old-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 SchoolhousesAll Faiths Chapel
The All Faiths Chapel provides a serene environment for meditative reflection amidst tranquil sounds of bubbling water and artwork representing international religions.
Canton, MO ArtsLewis County Historical Society and Museum
Non-profit museum and resource center that attempts to discover and collect any material which may help to establish the history of Lewis Canton.
Canton, MO MuseumsMabee Foundation Art Gallery
Exhibitions by visiting artists, students, and faculty are displayed in main and balcony galleries in modern, lofted ceiling, design enclosed by glass panels.
Canton, MO ArtsRemember When Toy Museum
The world's largest known collection of Marx toys and other antique toys from the last century.
Canton, MO MuseumsLake of the Oaks
Recreational living year-round or weekend getaway. Enjoy amenities, 3/4-mi. long lake, sand beach, swimming, boating, fishing, lovely wooded area. Make the water's edge your own.
Canton, MO RecreationWakonda State Park
A favorite of fishermen, park's lakes offer black bass, channel catfish and bluegill. State'
La Grange, MO State ParksCenter for Living History Preservation
Step back in time and see history come alive with people actually living in a historical setting.
Canton, MO Museums