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 | |
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Unincorporated community | |
Canton Bend, Alabama Location within the state of Alabama Show map of AlabamaCanton Bend, Alabama Canton Bend, Alabama (the United States) Show map of the United States | |
| Coordinates: 32.05347°N 87.34888°W / 32.05347; -87.34888 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Wilcox |
| Elevation | 213 ft (65 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 334 |
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]
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