Canton is a beautifully historic town located just a short drive from Jackson, the state capital which makes it an ideal weekend getaway. On Canton's Main Street, visitors will find a row of historical businesses with the classic tall facades, painted in a rainbow of bright and cheery pastel colors. Many of the buildings in Canton are on the National Registry of Historic Places, so wandering the streets of this small town is like stepping into history itself. It was a major hub in the Civil War, so there is a large Confederate cemetery and the historic Canton Courthouse. It is also a stop on the Mississippi Blues Trail, and there are several notable music venues in Canton's bars.

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