The City of Canton is famous for its First Monday Trade days, but it has another distinction that is even more valued by the people who live here – Canton is one of the few places where the family still comes first and there is little fear of serious crime. The setting is beautifully wooded East Texas with lightly rolling hills, and the atmosphere is laid back. The people are family-oriented, genuine and friendly. The schools and community are progressive. The proof is that newcomers become life-long residents and hometown kids keep returning to raise their own families and retire.
As the seat of Van Zandt County and host of the original world-famous First Monday Trade Days, Canton is the center of activity not only for a thriving county, but also for much of East Texas. First Monday has attracted restaurants, shops and businesses not usually found in other small towns.
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Canton is advantageously located in Northeast Texas along Interstate 20 and U.S. Highway 19 & 64. Get Directions with Yahoo!.
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FREE FIRST MONDAY PARKING: Canton residents can park at First Monday for free once a month. Simply bring your most recent water bill stub to the West Gate parking lot on FM 859. Thank you for your patience and understanding during First Monday.