Canton, Barron County, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Canton, Wisconsin
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 Canton, Barron County, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Canton, Barron County, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Barron |
| Town | Sumner |
| Elevation | 336 m (1,102 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1562707 |
Canton is a small, quiet place in Wisconsin, United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that aren't officially a city or town with its own local government.
Canton is located in Barron County. It's part of a larger area called the town of Sumner. You can find Canton about 5 miles (8 kilometers) east-northeast of a town called Cameron.
A Look Back in Time
Canton has an interesting history. It officially started to grow in 1884. This was when a railroad line was built and reached this spot. The railroad helped new communities like Canton develop.
Even before the railroad arrived, Canton had a post office. It opened in 1882. This post office helped people send and receive mail for many years. It stayed open for over a century, finally closing its doors in 1985.
