Canton Bend, Alabama

Unincorporated community in Alabama, United States

Unincorporated community in Alabama, United States
32°03′12″N 87°20′56″W / 32.05347°N 87.34888°W / 32.05347; -87.34888CountryUnited StatesStateAlabamaCountyWilcoxElevation
213 ft (65 m)Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST)) • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)Area code334

Canton Bend, once known simply as Canton, is an unincorporated community in Wilcox County, Alabama, United States.[1] Located on the south bank of the Alabama River, it served as the first county seat for Wilcox County from 1819 until its move to Camden in 1833.[2] It has several historic sites, including Youpon Plantation and the Tristram Bethea House.[3]

Geography

Canton Bend is located at 32°03′12″N 87°20′56″W / 32.05347°N 87.34888°W / 32.05347; -87.34888 and has an elevation of 213 feet (65 m).[1]

References

  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Canton Bend, Alabama
  2. ^ "History of Wilcox County, Alabama". Wilcox Area Chamber of Commerce. Wilcox Area Chamber of Commerce. Archived from the original on March 10, 2011. Retrieved April 3, 2011.
  3. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. April 15, 2008.
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