Canton is a city in and the county seat of Van Zandt County in East Texas, United States. It is located about 40 miles west of Tyler. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 4,229.
The Blackwell House Museum in Canton was built in 1886, but occupied as a residence until 1975.
Canton Civic Center at 800 Flea Market Road hosts the First Monday Trade Days.
Historic Canton Main Street banner
A glimpse of Canton across the street from the courthouse
Van Zandt County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas, in the northeastern part of the state. As of the 2020 census, its population was 59,541. Its county seat is Canton. The county is named for Isaac Van Zandt (1813–1847), a member of the Congress of the Republic of Texas.
The Van Zandt County Courthouse in Canton
The Van Zandt County Library is located next to the Blackwell House Museum in Canton, Texas.