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Introduction ...

We have a couple of goals for our Gazetteer:

  • That it be a tool which helps us with planning our trips.
  • We're trying to shape our Gazetteer as a tool to help us understand the community in which our ancestors lived, the community that was part of their daily lives.
  • On our trips, we try to visit those places where our ancestors left their footprints.

By learning about Canton (and the surrounding area) during the time that our ancestors lived, we hope to have a better understanding of both their community and its relationship to their lifes. We hope that this tool helps to give us an insight into their world.

As we add data and organize our Gazetteer to help with our family research, we will be adding to this our Genealogical Helper for Canton. While we don't have information that is specific to any given person or family, we intend to expand our understanding about where and how people lived.

Neighboring Counties ...

When searching for family records, we have frequently made the mistake of not checking the neighboring counties.

For example, we have great-grandparents who lived in the southeast corner of their home county. During their lives, most hospitals and doctors were in the next county to the east. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the south.

So when searching for records, we had our best success by looking in neighboring counties instead of the county in which they lived:  their home county contained property and probate records; the county to the east contained birth and death records; the county to the south contained their burial records. If we hadn't included the neighboring counties, we would have missed many valuable sources of information.

If you're in a similar situation, we hope that the following information helps.

Canton is located in Washington County.

To see how the shape of Indiana's counties have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Washington County: Clark, Crawford, Floyd, Harrison, Jackson, Lawrence, Orange & Scott.

Below are the counties that are near Canton. For each of these counties, we show a sample of those communities that are closest to Canton:

  • Washington County     (The home county of Canton)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Canton, with the one closest to Canton listed first.
    • Salem
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Salem
      • Salem is located in Washington County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,236 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Salem <1>
    • South Boston
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Boston
      • South Boston is located in Washington County
    • Kossuth
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kossuth have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kossuth
      • Kossuth is located in Washington County
    • Plattsburg
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plattsburg
      • Plattsburg is located in Washington County
    • Little York
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Little York have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little York
      • Little York is located in Washington County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 191 people
    • New Pekin
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Pekin have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Pekin
      • New Pekin is located in Washington County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,392 people
    • Smedley
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Smedley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smedley
      • Smedley is located in Washington County
    • Campbellsburg
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
    • Livonia
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Livonia have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Livonia
      • Livonia is located in Washington County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 120 people
    • Saltillo
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saltillo have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saltillo
      • Saltillo is located in Washington County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 93 people
    • Fredericksburg
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fredericksburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fredericksburg
      • Fredericksburg is located in Washington County
      • Estimated population in 2013: 84 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fredericksburg <1>
    • Hardinsburg
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
  • Clark County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Canton, with the one closest to Canton listed first.
    • Borden
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
    • New Providence
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Providence came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Providence
      • New Providence is located in Clark County
    • Underwood
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Underwood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Underwood
      • Underwood is located in Clark County
    • Broom Hill
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Broom Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Broom Hill
      • Broom Hill is located in Clark County
    • Henryville
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
    • Starlight
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Wilson
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilson
      • Wilson is located in Clark County
    • Memphis
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Memphis have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Memphis
      • Memphis is located in Clark County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Memphis <1>
    • Bennettsville
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bennettsville
      • Bennettsville is located in Clark County
    • Otisco
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Otisco
      • Otisco is located in Clark County
    • Marysville
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marysville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marysville
      • Marysville is located in Clark County
    • Nabb
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nabb have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nabb
      • Nabb is located in Clark County
    • Sellersburg
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sellersburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sellersburg
      • Sellersburg is located in Clark County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 9,047 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sellersburg <1>
  • Crawford County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Canton, with the one closest to Canton listed first.
    • Milltown
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Milltown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milltown
      • Milltown is located in Crawford County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 813 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Milltown <1>
    • Marengo
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marengo have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marengo
      • Marengo is located in Crawford County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 808 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Marengo <1>
    • Pilot Knob
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pilot Knob
      • Pilot Knob is located in Crawford County
    • Carefree
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carefree have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carefree
      • Carefree is located in Crawford County
    • English
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for English have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for English
      • English is located in Crawford County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 627 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for English <1>
  • Floyd County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Canton, with the one closest to Canton listed first.
    • Greenville
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenville
      • Greenville is located in Floyd County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,115 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Greenville <1>
    • Galena
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Galena have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Galena
      • Galena is located in Floyd County
    • Georgetown
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
    • Floyds Knobs
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
    • New Albany
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
  • Harrison County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Canton, with the one closest to Canton listed first.
    • Palmyra
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Palmyra have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Palmyra
      • Palmyra is located in Harrison County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 958 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Palmyra <1>
    • Bradford
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bradford
      • Bradford is located in Harrison County
    • New Salisbury
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
    • Ramsey
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ramsey
      • Ramsey is located in Harrison County
    • Corydon Junction
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Corydon Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Corydon Junction
      • Corydon Junction is located in Harrison County
    • Depauw
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Depauw
      • Depauw is located in Harrison County
    • Crandall
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crandall
      • Crandall is located in Harrison County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 149 people
    • Frenchtown
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frenchtown
      • Frenchtown is located in Harrison County
    • Lanesville
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lanesville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lanesville
      • Lanesville is located in Harrison County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 566 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lanesville <1>
    • Corydon
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
  • Jackson County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Canton, with the one closest to Canton listed first.
    • Vallonia
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
    • Crothersville
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crothersville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crothersville
      • Crothersville is located in Jackson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,529 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Crothersville <1>
    • Medora
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Medora
      • Medora is located in Jackson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 693 people
    • Retreat
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Retreat
      • Retreat is located in Jackson County
    • Brownstown
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brownstown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brownstown
      • Brownstown is located in Jackson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,874 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Brownstown <1>
    • Dudleytown
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dudleytown
      • Dudleytown is located in Jackson County
    • New Elizabethtown
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Elizabethtown
      • New Elizabethtown is located in Jackson County
    • Kriete Corner
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kriete Corner
      • Kriete Corner is located in Jackson County
    • Cortland
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cortland have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cortland
      • Cortland is located in Jackson County
    • Freetown
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
    • Kurtz
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kurtz
      • Kurtz is located in Jackson County
    • Seymour
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
    • Norman
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
  • Jefferson County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Canton, with the one closest to Canton listed first.
    • Deputy
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deputy have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deputy
      • Deputy is located in Jefferson County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Deputy <1>
    • Chelsea
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chelsea
      • Chelsea is located in Jefferson County
    • Hanover
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hanover have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hanover
      • Hanover is located in Jefferson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,493 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hanover <1>
  • Jennings County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Canton, with the one closest to Canton listed first.
    • Paris Crossing
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paris Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paris Crossing
      • Paris Crossing is located in Jennings County
    • Commiskey
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Four Corners
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Four Corners
      • Four Corners is located in Jennings County
    • Hayden
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hayden
      • Hayden is located in Jennings County
  • Lawrence County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Canton, with the one closest to Canton listed first.
    • Fort Ritner
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fort Ritner
      • Fort Ritner is located in Lawrence County
    • Bono
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bono have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bono
      • Bono is located in Lawrence County
    • Tunnelton
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tunnelton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tunnelton
      • Tunnelton is located in Lawrence County
    • Stonington
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stonington
      • Stonington is located in Lawrence County
    • Lawrenceport
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lawrenceport
      • Lawrenceport is located in Lawrence County
    • Leesville
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leesville
      • Leesville is located in Lawrence County
    • Spring Mill Village
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Mill Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Mill Village
      • Spring Mill Village is located in Lawrence County
    • Crawford
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crawford
      • Crawford is located in Lawrence County
    • Mitchell
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
    • Zelma
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zelma
      • Zelma is located in Lawrence County
    • Heltonville
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Bedford
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Georgia
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Georgia
      • Georgia is located in Lawrence County
  • Orange County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Canton, with the one closest to Canton listed first.
    • Bromer
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bromer
      • Bromer is located in Orange County
    • Leipsic
      (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leipsic
      • Leipsic is located in Orange County
    • Trotter Crossing
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Trotter Crossing
      • Trotter Crossing is located in Orange County
    • Chambersburg
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chambersburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chambersburg
      • Chambersburg is located in Orange County
    • Orleans
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orleans have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orleans
      • Orleans is located in Orange County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,107 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Orleans <1>
    • Paoli
      (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paoli have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paoli
      • Paoli is located in Orange County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,604 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Paoli <1>
    • Youngs Creek
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Youngs Creek
      • Youngs Creek is located in Orange County
    • Abydel
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Abydel
      • Abydel is located in Orange County
  • Scott County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Canton, with the one closest to Canton listed first.
    • Scottsburg
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scottsburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scottsburg
      • Scottsburg is located in Scott County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,703 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Scottsburg <1>
    • Austin
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Marshfield
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marshfield have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marshfield
      • Marshfield is located in Scott County
    • Goshen
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Goshen
      • Goshen is located in Scott County
    • Albion
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Albion
      • Albion is located in Scott County
    • Blocher
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blocher
      • Blocher is located in Scott County
    • Lexington
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lexington have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lexington
      • Lexington is located in Scott County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lexington <1>
  • Jefferson County (KY)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Canton, with the one closest to Canton listed first.
    • Harrods Creek
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Prospect
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prospect
      • Prospect is located in Jefferson County (KY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,918 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Prospect <1>
    • Clifton
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clifton
      • Clifton is located in Jefferson County (KY)
    • Glenview
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenview
      • Glenview is located in Jefferson County (KY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 544 people
    • Louisville
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
  • Oldham County (KY)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Canton, with the one closest to Canton listed first.
    • Harmony Village
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harmony Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harmony Village
      • Harmony Village is located in Oldham County (KY)
    • Goshen
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Goshen have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Goshen
      • Goshen is located in Oldham County (KY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,016 people
    • River Bluff
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for River Bluff have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for River Bluff
      • River Bluff is located in Oldham County (KY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 442 people

For an expanded list of the communities that are closest to Canton, see our County-by-County Page for Canton.

Newspapers Published in Canton ...

An ongoing effort between the Library of Congress and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has resulted in the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP).

To share their results, the partnership has created the Chronicling America website. The goal of this partnership is to assemble a database about the current and historic newspapers of the United States. This includes a growing collection of scanned images from selected papers. All of it available to the public on their website.

Using information that we've taken from the Chronicling America website, we've identified 106 newspapers that have been published in the area around Canton.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Canton, there are papers which were published within 23 miles [37 km]<4>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Canton.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first turn to the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These websites offer the information directly or else point to where you can find it. Their information is open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that are relevant to Canton:

Cemeteries Near Canton ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Canton.

This is a new section and is likely to have errors. If you find an error, such as a missing cemetery or we have the wrong name, please let us know. If you know of them, we would also appreciate learning about previous or alternate names.

If you need information about a burial or interment, photos, transcripts, how to contact the cemetery or local authorities, please visit our selection of Genealogy Websites (see below).

If not found below, our Cemetery List for Canton covers a larger area, with the cemeteries listed in alphabetical order.

The following cemeteries are listed based on their distance from Canton, with the one closest to Canton listed first.

  • Canton Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • McKnight Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McKnight Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McKnight Cemetery
  • Blue River Quaker Orthodox Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Blue River Quaker Orthodox Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Blue River Quaker Orthodox Cemetery
  • Norris Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Norris Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Norris Cemetery
  • Stalker Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stalker Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stalker Cemetery
  • Blue River Hicksite Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Blue River Hicksite Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Blue River Hicksite Cemetery
  • Paynter Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Paynter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Paynter Cemetery
  • Poor Farm Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Poor Farm Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Poor Farm Cemetery
  • Winslow Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Winslow Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Winslow Cemetery
  • Nicholson Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Nicholson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Nicholson Cemetery
  • Old Hebron Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Hebron Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Hebron Cemetery
  • Blue River Church Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Blue River Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Blue River Church Cemetery
  • Continue List   (331 more) ...
    • Ridlen Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ridlen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ridlen Cemetery
    • Wright Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wright Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wright Cemetery
    • Old Blue River Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Blue River Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Blue River Cemetery

Nearby Communities in 1895 ...

We've built the following list with information that came from an Atlas published by Rand McNally in 1895. The Atlas had details such as the population of the community (which appears to have come from the 1890 Census) and whether there was a post office and/or railroad service available. We also indicate if the community no longer exists and is now historic.<5>

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that Canton had a population of 267 people in 1895 with a post office and no railroad service.

These communities are listed based on their distance from Canton, with the one closest to Canton listed first.

  • Harristown
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harristown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harristown
    • Harristown is located in Washington County
  • Salem
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Salem
    • Salem is located in Washington County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,236 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Salem <1>
  • New Philadelphia
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Philadelphia have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Philadelphia
    • New Philadelphia is located in Washington County
  • Farabee
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Farabee have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Farabee
    • Farabee is located in Washington County
  • South Boston
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Boston
    • South Boston is located in Washington County
  • Kossuth
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kossuth have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kossuth
    • Kossuth is located in Washington County
  • Hitchcock
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hitchcock have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hitchcock
    • Hitchcock is located in Washington County
  • Blue River
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blue River have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blue River
    • Blue River is located in Washington County
  • Little York
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Little York have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little York
    • Little York is located in Washington County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 191 people
  • Rush Creek Valley
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rush Creek Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rush Creek Valley
    • Rush Creek Valley is located in Washington County
  • Bartle
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bartle have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bartle
    • Bartle is located in Washington County
  • Smedley
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Smedley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smedley
    • Smedley is located in Washington County
  • Continue List   (18 more) ...
    • Millport
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Millport have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Millport
      • Millport is located in Washington County
    • Leota
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leota have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leota
      • Leota is located in Scott County
    • Borden
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)

We've also created an expanded list of communities that existed in the 1890's and were located in the area around Canton. See our List of 1890's Communities around Canton.

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Canton. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Washington County: www.washingtoncountyindiana.com/

The official website for State of Indiana: https://www.in.gov

Footnotes ...

<1>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<2>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<3>If we found a location and have questions about the accuracy of our information, we will simply say that the marker is 'in the vicinity'. We are not confident about the location and the position of our marker is only a rough guide. If we have too many doubts about the location, we will not include it in our database.
<4>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Canton) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Canton. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.6239, Longitude: -86.0347       In this case, the coordinates for Canton have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<5>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Canton, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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