Town Offices Closed

Town offices will be closed on Tuesday, February 3rd.. If you have a water or sewer emergency, please call 648-2376.

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History, Character, Pride

Nestled in the heart of the Southern Appalachian Mountains on the Pigeon River and a mere 20 miles from downtown Asheville is Canton, NC, a historic mill town with unmatched character and pride. From our low cost of living and quaint downtown to our picturesque parkland, Canton possesses a number of unique assets and opportunities for people looking to visit, relocate, or open a business. We invite you to come see what Canton has to offer!

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January 28, 2026

Public Hearing Set to discuss Moratorium on Data Centers and the like on February 11th at 6pm.

TOWN OF CANTON RESOLUTION NO. 2026-___ A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED MORATORIUM ORDINANCE REGULATING DATA CENTERS, CRYPTOCURRENCY MINING FACILITIES, AND SERVER FARMS WHEREAS, the Town of Canton Board of Aldermen/Alderwomen is considering the adoption of a temporary development moratorium pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 160D-107; and WHEREAS, the […]

Feb 3 2026

Facts And Figures

15 minutes to Asheville
County: Haywood
Population: 4,259
Town Tax Rate: $0.0058/$100
Elevation: 2,609 feet
Land Area: 3.8 square miles
Incorporated in 1891
Average Temp: Jul. 82°, Jan. 46°

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Canton, NC

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Public Hearing Set to discuss Moratorium on Data Centers and the like on February 11th at 6pm.

State of Emergency Declared for Winter Storm Fern

Letter To Citizens regarding TBD Landfill

Scheduled Water Outage, Boil Water Advisory and Road Closures