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Situated between Dallas to the west, and Shreveport to the east, Canton is located on Texas Highways 19 and 64, and Interstate Highway I-20. Highway 243 runs westward to Kaufman, while Highway 198 runs southwest to Mabank.
Canton is the county seat of Van Zandt County, and home of the world famous First Monday Trade Days.
Today's permanent population is about 5,000 residents. Five exits from I-20 serve Canton, with Exit 527, Texas Highway 19 (Trade Days Boulevard), being the most popular for First Monday visitors and shoppers.
Canton is a Texas Main Street City, a National Main Street City, and a National Preserve America City. The historic downtown district features unique shops, restaurants, galleries and shopping open year-round, not just on First Monday flea market weekends.
The Van Zandt County Courthouse in Canton The City of Canton Mural |
Canton Visitor Information Center |
Van Zandt County Veterans Memorial Plaza |
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