Canton in Van Zandt County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First Monday Trades Day

Photographed By Brian Anderson, November 20, 2021

1. First Monday Trades Day Marker

Inscription. On the first Monday of each month in the early 1850s, Judges Oran M. Roberts and Bennett H. Martin held court in Canton, an event attended by townspeople and country folk alike.

With large numbers of people present, court day also became the occasion for the common practice of auctioning stray horses. Within a short time horse trading and selling were prevalent and the day called "Hoss Monday." After a few years the First Monday Trades Day expanded to include all kinds of goods.

In 1965, the city purchased these grounds for the monthly event.

Erected 1973 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11409.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.

Location. 32° 33.465′ N, 95° 51.757′ W. Marker is in Canton, Texas, in Van Zandt County. Marker is at the intersection of Groves Street and North Capitol Street, on the right when traveling west on Groves Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Canton TX 75103, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Canton: The Misplaced County Seat (here, next to this marker); Thomas Jefferson Towles (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dixie Hotel (about 400 feet away);

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Hillcrest Cemetery (about 500 feet away); Caldwell Walton Raines (about 500 feet away); Oran Milo Roberts (about 500 feet away); Site of 1896 Van Zandt County Courthouse (about 500 feet away); Van Zandt County Courthouse (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Canton.

Photographed By Brian Anderson, November 20, 2021

2. First Monday Trades Day Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2021, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 124 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 29, 2021, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.