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

Inscription. 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 in a direct line); Rushton Boat Shop (approx. ¼ mile away); Silas Wright (approx. ¼ mile away); Water Street and the Third Dam (approx. ¼ mile away); The King Iron Bowstring Bridge (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Canton.

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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.

Also see . . . Village Park Historic District - National Archives. National Register of Historic Places documentation (Submitted on October 23, 2023, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)

Eastward View - Marker on Stone image. Click for full size.

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.

View Towards E. Main St. & Park St. Intersection image. Click for full size.

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.

Center Fountain image. Click for full size.

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 October 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 23, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 286 times since then and 13 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.