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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]

Canton Bend, Alabama
Unincorporated community
Canton Bend, Alabama
Location within the state of Alabama
Canton Bend, Alabama
Canton Bend, Alabama (the United States)
Coordinates: 32.05347°N 87.34888°W / 32.05347; -87.34888
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountyWilcox
Elevation
213 ft (65 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code334

Geography


Canton Bend is located at 32.05347°N 87.34888°W / 32.05347; -87.34888 and has an elevation of 213 feet (65 m).[1]


References


  1. 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 10 March 2011. Retrieved 3 April 2011.
  3. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. April 15, 2008.


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