Canton, Mississippi

One People. One Voice. One Goal.

Mayor William Truly presents honorary 'key to the city' to University of Mississippi Chancellor Dr. Dan Jones.
Known as the City of Lights, Canton shows its shining spirit.
A local church choir performs during a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Wal-Mart.
Progressive, yet historic. Canton's architectual details are the perfect blend of history and beauty.
City leaders pause to celebrate a historic moment of business growth.

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Welcome to Canton!

Perched on the northern outskirts of Mississippi's metro area, Canton is a beautiful city boasting small town charm with a progressive attitude. Our city offers loads of history, culture, business opportunities, diversity and is a wonderful place to raise a family. Come visit, shop and take a stroll along our picturesque square and see why Canton's one of the best places to be in Mississippi.

Mayor’s Message

Welcome to the City of Canton's web site. We hope you find the site helpful in discovering what the "City of Lights" has to offer. Canton, Mississippi is a wonderful, family-friendly place to live, to establish and own a business. It's an especially wonderful place to visit and enjoy some of the South's wonderful culture.

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Calendar of Events

See a listing of public events, city meeting and community happenings.
If you're a Canton organization, business or group hosting a free public event, be sure to submit it for inclusion at cantonmississippi@gmail.com.