History Of Canton; Parks & Recreation; Where Is Canton? Contact Us. Public Information Requests; Suggestions For City Hall; City Contacts

We who live in Canton have the distinct pleasure of living in the biggest little town in Texas! Once every month, we play host to the nearly 200,000 visitors of our "World-Famous First Monday Trade Days." If you have visited Canton only on First …

History Of Canton; Parks & Recreation; Where Is Canton? Contact Us. Public Information Requests; Suggestions For City Hall; City Contacts

Canton uses a Council/manager form of government whose mission is to meet its residents' needs with the highest quality of service. The Mayor and City Council form a 6-member body elected by the citizens of Canton to set laws and regulations governing the City of Canton.

Canton, Texas 75103 First Monday Phone (903) 567-6556 Civic Center Phone (903) 567-1067 (during First Monday) Fax (903) 567-2923 www.firstmondaycanton.com For information, to book First Monday spaces, or to book special events at the Canton Civic Center and/or the Senior Citizens building : CEDC/Main Street 290 E. Tyler Canton, Texas 75103

Petition for Annexation - submit petition with plat and legal description of property to City Hall, 201 N. Buffalo, Canton, TX 75103. Annexation fee - $250.00 Annexations under consideration (click for more information):

Canton is advantageously located in Northeast Texas along Interstate 20 and State Highways 19, 243, 198 & 64.

As a Canton Business, You Should Know: A copy of the Application submittal and review of commercial guidelines is available from the Building Inspector at City Hall, 201 N. Buffalo, Canton. Persons desiring a permit for a home occupation business shall make application for same to the Building Inspector.

Although the City of Canton was not incorporated until 1919, the city was laid out in 1850 when Wood and Rains counties were separated from Van Zandt County and it became necessary to move the county seat nearer to its geographical center.

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