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 SchoolhousesExhibitions by visiting artists, students, and faculty are displayed in main and balcony galleries in modern, lofted ceiling, design enclosed by glass panels.
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Built in 1871, it is the last surviving covered bridge with "Burr-arch" truss construction in Missouri. The bridge served tra...
RV sites, electricity and trails. ADA....
54,000 acres of public land and water provide many recreational opportunities. Hunting, fishing, boating, camping, hiking, ho...