Large navigational waterway structure on the upper Mississippi River, One mi. above Canton. Has a dam 40 tainter gates and 3 roller gates. It locks 35,000,000 tons of cargo per year.
Canton, MO RecreationAn old one room brick school house located in Martin Park, one of three remaining segregated schools that finally closed in the 1950s.
Canton, MO Historic BuildingsThe Canton Ferry is the longest continually operating ferry service on the Mississippi River. The first known ferry service began operation a few miles north of Canton around 1844
Canton, MO ToursRecreational living year-round or weekend getaway. Enjoy amenities, 3/4-mi. long lake, sand beach, swimming, boating, fishing, lovely wooded area. Make the water's edge your own.
Canton, MO RecreationThe All Faiths Chapel provides a serene environment for meditative reflection amidst tranquil sounds of bubbling water and artwork representing international religions.
Canton, MO ArtsThree rooms of period antiques (1860s-1880s) depicting an Irish immigrant's cottage and two rooms of photos and displays of M...
RV sites, tent sites, electric, swimming,trails, toliet, shower, playground and ADA. ...
Enjoy a 1-hour narrated tour on old-fashioned locomotive-styled tour train. Comfortable cushioned seating. Group and family r...
Makers of wooden toy trains. Facility tours available....
Full-service cafe, fun park and year-round unique shops overlooking the Mississippi River....