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Canton, North Carolina
Population: 4,029
Located in Haywood County
Canton is nestled among five hills along the banks of the Pigeon River in the mountains of Western North Carolina. Its moderate climate with four distinct seasons makes Canton one of the nicest places to live anywhere. Canton is near major highways and within easy driving distance of the regional airport. Canton's beautiful residential communities lie along tree-lined streets on the hillsides. It is a beautiful small town.
Canton is the home of Champion Papers, Incorporated, Haywood County's largest industry. The mill produces paper and allied products. Two industrial parks have been developed just north of Canton. The newest industry to join the park is Echlin, Incorporated, a world-class supplier of automotive replacement parts. Echlin will employ 150 people initially at the new plant opening later this year in the Beaverdam Industrial Park with a prospective employment of 350 jobs in three years.
The Town of Canton is under a council-Manager form of government consisting of a Mayor and four members of the Town Board of Aldermen. Town council is elected every two years.
Canton has a recreation program as part of its services to its citizens. The Recreation Park has a large, modern swimming pool; playground; picnic tables; lighted tennis courts, and ball fields adjacent to the park. Activities include "Pickin in the Park" during the summer months; a walking trail surrounding the park area; an annual Labor Day celebration; a festival of lights during the Christmas holiday season; and the annual, lighted night Christmas Parade. Canton is within easy access of several fine gold courses. Hiking and nature trails and superior trout and bass fishing are a part of the nearby National Forest. Nearby are the nation's two most visited national parks; Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Blue Ridge Parkway. Located near Canton at Maggie Valley are the Cataloochee Ski Slopes with facilities for all classes of skiers. Camping and outdoor living are at there best in the forests and campgrounds in Haywood County. There are many public and private campgrounds for the outdoorsman.
Haywood County is the home of the Great Smoky Mountains, Folkmoot International Festival, has one of the top school systems in the state, and a lower than average cost of living and an even lower crime rate. Asheville, with its regional airport, is only 40 minutes away. I-40 provides excellent access from Knoxville, Tennessee, through Clyde, and on to the Raleigh-Durham area. Haywood County encompasses 546 square miles and has a population of about 52,000. There are four incorporated towns: Waynesville, Maggie Valley, Canton, and Clyde.
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