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 ToursNon-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 MuseumsRecreational 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 RecreationMark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum, John Marshal Clemens Law Office, Grant's Drug Store, Pilaster House, Becky Thatcher's Hou...
Made world famous by Mark Twain in his stories about Tom Sawyer and Becky Thatcher being lost in the cave where Injun Joe hid...
1878 jail in use until 1977. On National Register. Restored cells, albino deer, fossil display, gift and rock shop....
Visit Becky Thatcher's parlor and bedroom. Large selection of Mark Twain books, old fashion toys, and gifts. Something for al...
RV sites, electricity and trails. ADA....
