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Canton, Iowa
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 Canton, Iowa
Location in Iowa
Canton, Iowa
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| Counties | Jackson, Jones |
| Elevation | 728 ft (222 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 563 |
| GNIS feature ID | 455154 |
Canton is an unincorporated community in Jackson and Jones counties, Iowa, United States. There is a restaurant there, and no other businesses or services.
History
In the mid-19th century, Canton contained a flouring mill, a saw mill and a woolen factory powered by the waters of its river. Canton's population was 210 in 1902, and 75 in 1925. The population was 54 in 1940.
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