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 ToursExhibitions by visiting artists, students, and faculty are displayed in main and balcony galleries in modern, lofted ceiling, design enclosed by glass panels.
Canton, MO ArtsRecreational 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 RecreationA favorite of fishermen, park's lakes offer black bass, channel catfish and bluegill. State's largest natural sand beach. Cam...
RV sites, tent sites, electricity, toilets, showers and ADA. ...
Museum encloses a two-room cabin in which Samuel Clemens was born in 1835. Many of his personal items and books are displayed...
Union troops defeated pro-South Missouri State Guard in 1861 on site. Northern-most location of a Civil War battle fought wes...
Located in an old bank vault, the gallery features works by local artists and historical items....
