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.
ADA ... 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 BuildingsLarge 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 RecreationThe 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 ToursThe All Faiths Chapel provides a serene environment for meditative reflection amidst tranquil sounds of bubbling water and artwork representing international religions.
Canton, MO ArtsOld-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 SchoolhousesSixteen hand carved scenes illustrate Mark Twain's book "Adventures of Tom Sawyer."...
Makers of wooden toy trains. Facility tours available....
Step back in time and see history come alive with people actually living in a historical setting. ADA ...
RV sites, electricity and trails. ADA....