Water Outage and Boil Water Advisory Rescinded --Beaverdam Community
ID NO. 01-44-015 Boil Water Notice Rescinded! DATE: May 7, 2026 Based on the laboratory analysis of water samples collected from the Town of Canton on March May 6, 2025, water users of the Beaverdam Community from Great Oak Drive to the Rough Creek Watershed areas are hereby notified that it is no longer necessary to boil water used for human consumption. We appreciate your cooperation during this period. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. Town of Canton 828-648-2363 or 828-648-2376
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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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March 27, 2026

225 PARK STREET BUILDING UPDATE

At the March 26, 2026 board meeting, the Mayor and Board of Aldermen/women were shown a presentation regarding the design of the building located at 225 Park Street.  The presentation can be seen at the below link. 225 Park Street_Board Presentation.    

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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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