Canton, Baltimore
Canton is a historic waterfront neighborhood in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. The neighborhood is along Baltimore's outer harbor in the southeastern section of the city, roughly 2 miles (3 km) east of Baltimore's downtown district and next to or near the neighborhoods of Patterson Park, Fell's Point, Highlandtown, and Brewers Hill.
Canton | |
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Neighborhood of Baltimore | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Maryland |
| City | Baltimore |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 10,826 |
| Demonym | Cantonite |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT |
| ZIP code | 21224 |
| Area code | 410, 443, and 667 |
Canton Historic District | |
U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
O'Donnell Square | |
| Location | Eastern Ave. and Waterfront, Conkling, and Chester Sts., Baltimore, Maryland |
| Coordinates | 39°16′53″N 76°34′34″W |
| Area | 350 acres (140 ha) |
| Built | 1828 |
| Architect | Multiple |
| Architectural style | Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals, Late Victorian |
| NRHP reference No. | 80001784 |
| Added to NRHP | January 29, 1980 |
Canton is considered one of Baltimore's trendiest and vibrant neighborhoods, known for its family-friendly community, urban lifestyle and hot spot for the social scene. The inclusive neighborhood continues to see rapid growth as more development opportunities come into the area. Since the late 1990s, the neighborhood has undergone significant gentrification and has been ranked the 16th most-gentrified zip code in the nation from 2000 to 2016.