ONE Home to one of the largest outdoor craft markets in the South, the Canton Flea Market is one of Mississippi’s premier events. Having begun in 1965 with a small group of artists, it now boasts a roster of over 1,000 artists and craftsman from across the country.
TWO Built in 1855, the Madison County Courthouse is one of seven pre-Civil War courthouses in Mississippi. It sits today still unaltered on the Canton Square.
THREE Canton hosts the oldest hot air balloon race in Mississippi. The launch party for the Hot Air Balloon Festival starts soon on June 28, 2018.
FOUR Canton has been home to 5 internationally acclaimed films and is known as the “Movie Capitol of Mississippi”. These films include John Grisham’s’ “A Time To Kill”, followed by Willie Morris’ “My Dog Skip”, “The Rising Place”, an independent film by Tom Rice, the Coen brothers’ “O Brother Where Art Thou”, and Eudora Welty’s “A Ponder Heart” for PBS Masterpiece Theatre.
FIVE The Historic Square of Canton was entered into the National Registrar of Historic Places in 1982.
SIX Canton is also home to Nissan’s newest automotive assembly plant home to over 6,400 jobs containing executive and entry-level positions.
These are just a few of the things that make Canton, MS a special place to call home. Have questions or looking to own a home here in Canton, MS? We can help. Here at Cline Properties we offer free consultation and can answer your questions today!
