Points of Interest

About CANTON: [ History - Education - Facts - Library - Transportation - Points of Interest - Parks ]

Canton Lake: constructed in 1939; surface area of 250 acres, mean depth 20 ft, maximum depth of 35 ft, 13 miles of shoreline; camping, fishing, swimming, water skiing; RR 5, Canton IL 61520; 309-647-0288
Canton Parks: included nearly 1400 acres of open space; More information about the parks; Office: 250 South Avenue D, Canton IL 61520; 309-647-1345
Rice Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area: administered by Illinois Dept. of Conservation; wildlife observation, fishing, duck hunting, archery deer hunting; RR 3, Canton IL 61520; 309-647-9184
Arboretum: Forest Preserve with nature trail and outdoor theatre; Spoon River College; Illinois Rte. 9 West; 309-647-1465
U.G. Orendorff Mansion: historic home
Canton Museum: Community History Exhibits; 110 North Main, Canton IL 61520
Parlin-Ingersoll Library: exhibits related to local history and NASA Astronaut, Col. Steve Nagel; More information about the library; 205 W. Chestnut, Canton IL 61520; 309-647-0328
Murphy-Sedgwick Memorial Home: historic building
See also Points of Interest in Fulton County

Information and pictures provided by:

Canton Area Chamber of Commerce
2 North Main (2nd Floor)
Canton IL 61520 USA
309-647-2677