CANTON, c.h., p.v., seat of justice of Madison co., Miss., 23 ms. N. by E. of Jackson; from W. 998 ms. (Fanning's, 1853)
Events
| Date | Type | |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Central Railroad completed between Canton, Mississippi and Jackson, Tennessee | Business/Industry | |
| New railroad completed linking Jackson, Mississippi with New Orleans | Business/Industry |