Canton, New York
Canton is an incorporated town in St. Lawrence County, New York. The population was 11,638 at the time of the 2020 census. The town contains two villages: one also named Canton, the other named Rensselaer Falls. The town is named after the great port of Canton (now named Guangzhou) in China. Canton is the home of St. Lawrence University and the State University of New York at Canton. The Canton Central School District is based in the village of Canton.
Canton | |
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Canton in 1945 | |
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Map highlighting Canton's location within St. Lawrence County. | |
Canton Location of Canton in New York | |
| Coordinates: 44°35′51″N 75°10′16″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | St. Lawrence |
| Established | 1805 |
| Government | |
| • Village Mayor | Michael E. Dalton |
| • Town Supervisor | Mary Ann Ashley |
| Area | |
| • Total | 105.86 sq mi (274.18 km2) |
| • Land | 104.76 sq mi (271.33 km2) |
| • Water | 1.10 sq mi (2.85 km2) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 11,638 |
| • Density | 106.11/sq mi (40.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 13617 |
| Area code | 315 |
| Demonym | Cantonian Cantonite |
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