Canton in Madison County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

Madison County Courthouse

Photographed By Roger Dean Meyer, April 3, 2006

1. Madison County Courthouse Marker

Inscription. This Greek Revival courthouse has served as Madison County's seat of government since its construction, 1854–58. Canton, incorporated in 1836, is the fourth county seat of Madison Co., which was created in 1828.

Erected 1977 by Mississippi Department of Archives and History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.

Location. 32° 36.798′ N, 90° 2.129′ W. Marker is in Canton, Mississippi, in Madison County. Marker is at the intersection of North Liberty Street (U.S. 51) and East Peace Street (Mississippi Highway 22), on the right when traveling south on North Liberty Street. Located in front of the east doorway to the old Madison County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Canton MS 39046, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Madison County Movement (within shouting distance of this marker); Old U.S. Post Office (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Grace Church (about 600 feet away); Hickory Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); Priestley House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Canton.

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Photographed By Roger Dean Meyer, April 3, 2006

2. Madison County Courthouse

Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 1, 2017

3. Madison County Courthouse Marker

The marker can be seen in front of the right-most column of the courthouse.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 1, 2017

4. Madison County Courthouse Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 18, 2017. It was originally submitted on December 10, 2006, by Roger Dean Meyer of Yankton, South Dakota. This page has been viewed 3,856 times since then and 80 times this year. Last updated on December 12, 2006, by Roger Dean Meyer of Yankton, South Dakota. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 10, 2006, by Roger Dean Meyer of Yankton, South Dakota. 3, 4. submitted on July 14, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.