Canton Mississippi Attractions

Historic Homes & Buildings

• Madison County Courthouse (circa 1850's)
  128 West North Street • Canton, MS 39046
  601-859-4365
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• Mt. Zion Baptist Church (circa 1929)
  514 West North Street • Canton, MS 39046
  661-859-1307
  Tour this Classical Revival-style church. more...  map

• 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... more...  map

Historic Sites & Monuments

• 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. more...  map

Libraries & Research Centers

• Madison County Public Library
  102 Priestley Street • Canton, MS 39046
  601-859-3202
  A part of the Madison County Library System, which includes branches in Canton, Camden, Flora,... more...  map

Museums & Galleries

• 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... more...  map

• 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. more...  map

Tours & Cruises

• 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... more...  map

• 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... more...  map