Canton, North Carolina

Old Pressley Sapphire Mine

An original mine. Birthplace of the World's Largest Blue Star Sapphires, "The Star of the Carolinas" and "The Southern Star"

Town of Canton

Canton Area Historical Museum

A mountain heritage museum. You will get a glimpse of the past and aspects of our early life. We have attempted to preserve artifacts, records and pictures of early time and development.

Laurel Bank Campground

100 shady sites on the beautiful Pigeon River.

Springdale Country Club

Lodge, clubhouse, restaurant, lounge, putt. green, chip. green, pro shop, rentals and school. Bentgrass greens, rye grass fairways and tees. Championship (6812 yards, 72.5 rating, 130 slope); Middle (6437 yards, 70.7 rating, 124 slope); Forward (5421 yards, 72.4 rating, 121 slope). 18 holes, par 72