Canton in St. Lawrence County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Village Park and Main Street
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, November 8, 2014
1. Village Park and Main Street Marker
and Main Street
Historic District
has been entered on the
National Register of
Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Dedicated May 28, 1984
Canton, New York
Erected 1984.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical date for this entry is May 28, 1984.
Location. 44° 35.732′ N, 75° 10.118′ W. Marker is in Canton, New York, in St. Lawrence County. Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street (U.S. 11) and Park Street (County Route 27), on the right when traveling east on East Main Street. Plaque is on a stone facing US 11 between the intersection and the WWI & WWII memorial. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Canton NY 13617, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. In Memoriam (a few steps from this marker); In Memory of those Citizens from the Town of Canton (a few steps from this marker); Home of Silas Wright (within shouting distance of this marker); Town Hall (about 700 feet away, measured
this page online
More about this marker. Canton Village Park also includes the Civil War memorial.
Regarding Village Park and Main Street. According to Wikipedia, it was registered in 1975 and its boundaries were increased in 1983 and 2008.
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, November 8, 2014
2. Eastward View - Marker on Stone
The WW I - WW II memorial is next, farther in the background.
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, November 8, 2014
3. View Towards E. Main St. & Park St. Intersection
The back of the stone holding the plaque is seen at the far right.
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, November 8, 2014
4. Center Fountain
In the park; view is southward towards Park Place.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 23, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 254 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 23, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
