Canton [Hartford County] Connecticut was incorporated from Simsbury, May, 1806. The name Canton was suggested by the late Ephraim Mills, derived from a likeness to a Swiss canton. Original name, "Suffrage."
Area, 25.0 sq. miles. Population, est., 8,115. Voting districts, 1. Principal industries, manufacture of chemicals, wrought iron, brass, electro magnetic clutches and brakes, moment of inertia measuring instruments, art galleries, antique shops.
Canton includes the villages of Canton Center, Collinsville, and North Canton.
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- Collinsville Canoe & Kayak Retail canoes, kayaks and accessories, plus rentals, lessons, guided trips and special events.
- A Tour of Canton, Connecticut Historical and descriptive information for Canton and its villages of Canton Center, Collinsville and North Canton.
- Town of Canton Municipal information for Canton, Canton Center, Collinsville and North Canton, including government, library information, town budget, park and recreation, community calendar and senior services.
- Canton Land Conservation Trust Dedicated to conservation of the natural resources of the town, including water resources, woodlands and open spaces, the plant life therein, and unique scenic natural and historic sites.
- Roaring Brook Nature Center Information on facility plus programs, and classes.
- Tower Generator Generators for residential and commercial applications.