Canton is an

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in Washington Township, Washington County, in the U.S. state of

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History

Canton was laid out and

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ted in 1838. Old variant names of the community were Greensburg and Eggharbor. A post office was established at Canton in 1835, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1905.

Geography

Canton is located at .

References

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