Madison County Courthouse (circa 1857) Historic Town Square, Canton, MS 39046, 601-859-1307, Pre-Civil War courthouse, in beautiful downtown Canton.

Mt. Zion Baptist Church (circa 1929) 514 West North Street, Canton, MS 39046, 661-859-1307, Tour this Classical Revival Church. 

Wilbanks Building 142 N Union Street, Canton, MS 39046, 601-859-1307, Location of the movie "A Time to Kill." Tours of major sets and sound stage. Tickets can be purchased at the Canton Welcome Center. 

Howcott Monument, The East Academy Street, Canton, MS 39046, 601-859-1307, Visit this 20 foot gray obelisk by William Hill Howcott between 1894 and 1900.

Madison County Public Library 102 Priestley Street, Canton, MS 39046, 601-859-3202, This modern library offers thousands of titles, periodicals, and internet access. 

Canton Multicultural Center and Museum 141 North Union Street, Canton, MS 39046, Multimedia museum featuring an extensive exhibit on Sister Thea Bowman and over 50 videotaped interviews on topics such as slavery, civil rights, early African American businessmen, education, family, and music. 

Old Jail Museum 234 East Fulton Street, Canton, MS 39046, 601-859-1307, This building was used for the county jail for over 90 years. 

Canton Movie Museums 141 North Union Street, Canton, MS 39046, 601-859-1307, Sets and props of movies made in Canton, such as "My Dog Skip," "O Brother, Where Art Thou," and "A Time to Kill," can be viewed here. Movie Museum tickets can be purchased at the Canton Welcome Center, located on the west side of the Square.  

Historic Home Tours Davis Crossing Road, Canton, MS 39046, Canton Welcome Center, 601-859-1307, Tours of three beautiful historic homes take you back in time with historical furnishings and Southern charm.