Canton Bend, Alabama

Canton Bend, Alabama
Unincorporated community
Canton Bend, Alabama
Canton Bend, Alabama

Location within the state of Alabama

Coordinates: 32°03′12″N 87°20′56″W / 32.05347°N 87.34888°W / 32.05347; -87.34888
Country United States
State Alabama
County Wilcox
Elevation 213 ft (65 m)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
  Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
Area code(s) 334

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]

Geography

Canton Bend is located at 32°03′12″N 87°20′56″W / 32.05347°N 87.34888°W / 32.05347; -87.34888Coordinates: 32°03′12″N 87°20′56″W / 32.05347°N 87.34888°W / 32.05347; -87.34888 and has an elevation of 213 feet (65 m).[1]

References

  1. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Canton Bend, Alabama
  2. "History of Wilcox County, Alabama". Wilcox Area Chamber of Commerce. Wilcox Area Chamber of Commerce. Archived from the original on 10 March 2011. Retrieved 3 April 2011.
  3. National Park Service (2008-04-15). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.


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