Canton of Linth

Canton of the Helvetic Republic Canton of LinthKanton LinthCanton of the Helvetic Republic1798–1803Cantons of Säntis (orange) and Linth (green)CapitalGlarusHistory • Helv. Rep. proclaimed April 12, 1798• Canton established 17 June 1798• Helv. Rep. disestablished 19 February Preceded by Succeeded by Canton of Glarus Canton of Schwyz County of Uznach County of Toggenburg County of Werdenberg Canton of St. Gallen Canton of Glarus Canton of Schwyz Linth was a canton of the Helvetic Republic from 1798 to 1803, consisting of Glarus and its subject County of Werdenberg, the Höfe and March districts of Schwyz and the Züricher subject Lordship of Sax, along with a handful of shared territories. Its capital was Glarus. The canton was named after the Linth river. Administration The canton contained approximately 78,500 inhabitants. Like all the cantons of the Helvetic Republic, Linth was established and administered on a French Revolutionary model. Linth and was divided administratively into seven districts Werdenberg: capital Werdenberg, 30 electors, approx. 10,500 inhabitants Neu St. Johann: capital Neu St. Johann, 30 electors, approx. 11,600 inhabitants Mels: capital Mels, 25 el