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Canton is a small town
nestled among five hills along the banks of the Pigeon River in the
mountains of Western North Carolina, near major highways and within
easy driving distance of the regional airport in Asheville. Canton's
beautiful residential communities lie along tree-lined streets in
this quaint town. Canton is also the home of Blue Ridge Papers, Haywood County's largest industry. The mill produces
paper and allied products and has made great strides in reducing the
amount of air and water pollution spewed with devastating
effects into the environment, especially the Pigeon River, by the
former owner, the disgraced Champion Paper Company. Blue Ridge
Papers today is a partner with the community in not only providing
jobs for local residents but also in reducing the environmental
impact of the company's manufacturing operation.
Canton has a recreation program as part of its services to
its citizens and guests. The Recreation Park has a large, modern
swimming pool, playground, picnic tables, lighted tennis courts, and
ball fields adjacent to the park. The community was named for
Canton, OH, the source of the steel used in construction of the
bridge over the Pigeon River.
One of the largest
mountains in Haywood County, the now famous Cold Mountain lies in
the Bethel Community near Canton. Popularized by the novel which was
turned into a major motion picture, Cold Mountain was written by
Charles Frazier, who was born in Haywood County and spent weekends
and summers in the area. While here, he explored the mountains and
decided to immortalize Cold Mountain in his memorable novel.
Another of Canton's claims to fame are the Star of the
Carolinas (1445 carats), and the Southern Star (1035 carats), two of
the world's largest star sapphires, both found in Canton's
Old Pressley Sapphire Mine, now open to the public.
Resources
City Website: Canton:
Town Hall, 58 Park Street, Canton NC 28716;
828-646-3412
Facebook:
Haywood County Nostalgia
Location:
Central Mountains, 20 minutes west of Asheville
County:
Haywood County:
County Offices, 215 North Main Street, Waynesville NC 28786;
828-452-6625
Elevation & Population:
2,589 feet, 2,500+
Visitor/Welcome Center:
Haywood
County Tourism Development Authority Visitor Center, (Exit 31
off I-40)
761 Champion Drive, Canton NC 28716; 828-235-9238
County Chamber of Commerce:
Greater Haywood County Chamber of Commerce: 591 North Main
Street, Waynesville NC 28786; 828-456-3021
Newspaper:
The Mountaineer, 220 North Main Street, Waynesville NC 28786;
828-452-0661
Movie Theatres:
Colonial Theatre 58 Park
Street, Canton NC 28716; 828-235-2760
High School:
Pisgah High School, 1 Black Bear Drive, Canton NC 28716;
828-646-3440
Colleges and Universities: (Nearest)
Haywood Community College, 185 Freelander Drive, Clyde NC
28721; 828-627-2821
Hospitals:
(Nearest)
Haywood Regional Medical Center, 262 Leroy George
Drive, Clyde NC 28721; 800-834-1729
Major Festivals: Christmas Parade
(December),
Folkmoot USA
(July)
Natural Attractions:
Blue Ridge Parkway,
Old Pressley Sapphire Mine,
Pisgah National Forest
Cultural Attractions:
Canton Area
Historical Museum,
Shook Museum
Real Estate
Bird Talk Properties: PO Box 1512, Canton NC 28716, 828-400-8362
Dining
Casual & Family Dining
Sagebrush Steakhouse: (American) 1941 Champion Drive, Canton NC
28716; 828-646-3750
Overseas & Exotic
China King:
(Chinese) 49 Plaza Loop, Canton NC 28716; 828-235-8815
El Chapala: (Mexican) 124 Main
Street, Canton NC 28716; 828-235-9193
Cafes & Grills
Corner Sandwich Shop:
(Cafe) 127 Park Street, Canton NC 28716; 828-648-5757
Jukebox Junction Restaurant and Soda Shoppe: (Cafe)
6306 Pigeon Road, Canton NC 28716; 828-648-4546
Pizza
Domino's Pizza: (Pizza) 78 New Clyde Highway, Canton NC 28716;
828-648-7499
Pizza Hut: (Pizza) 25 New Clyde Highway, Canton NC 28716;
828-648-6780
Accommodations
Resorts
Springdale Country Club: (Country Club) 200 Golfwatch Road,
Canton NC 28716; 800-553-3027
Bed & Breakfasts
The Loralei Inn:
(B&B) 659 Lake Drive, Canton NC 28716; 828-648-6738
Motels
Comfort Inn:
(Motel) 737 Champion Drive, Canton NC 28716; 828-648-4881
Days Inn: (Motel) 1963 Champion Drive, Canton NC 28716;
828-648-0300
Cabins, Cottages & Chalets
Lake Logan Episcopal Center: (Cabins & Cottages) 154 Suncrest
Mill Road, Canton NC 28716; 8218-646-0095
Treasure Cove Cabins: (Cabins) 352 Little East Fork, Canton NC
28716; 828-627-6037
Rental Agencies
Bird Talk Properties: (Rentals) PO Box 1512, Canton NC 28716,
828-400-8362
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