Canton, South Dakota
| Canton, South Dakota | |
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| Motto: "Can Live. Can Dream. Can Do!" | |
 Location in Lincoln County and the state of South Dakota |
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| Coordinates: 43°18′8″N 96°35′27″W / 43.30222°N 96.59083°WCoordinates: 43°18′8″N 96°35′27″W / 43.30222°N 96.59083°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Lincoln |
| Incorporated | 1881 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.22 sq mi (8.34 km2) |
| • Land | 3.19 sq mi (8.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,270 ft (387 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 3,057 |
| • Estimate (2015) | 3,331 |
| • Density | 958.3/sq mi (370.0/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 57013 |
| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-09500 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1254228 |
| Website | City of Canton |
Canton is a city in and the county seat of Lincoln County, South Dakota, United States. Canton is located 20 minutes south of Sioux Falls in southeastern South Dakota. Canton is nestled in the rolling hills of the Sioux Valley, providing an abundance of recreational activities with the Big Sioux River bordering the eastern side, Newton Hills State Park to the south, and Lake Alvin to the north. The city was named by Norwegian settler and former legislator James M. Wahl. The population is estimated to be 3,331 as of 2015.
As a growing small community, the City of Canton was the proud recipient of the South Dakota Community of the Year Award in 2004 and in 2011. The City of Canton is also home to the Canton Industrial Park, South Dakota's first Certified Ready Site.
The earliest known visitor to the area was Lewis P. Hyde, who first came to the area in 1866. The first actual settler was August Linderman. By 1868, there were 35 people living in Lincoln County. The residents named the community Canton, believing the location to be the exact opposite of Canton, China. By the summer of that year, a caravan of 180 Norwegian settlers crossed the Big Sioux River to make their home in Canton. In 1880, the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad crossed the Big Sioux River to reach Canton. The city still has an active rail freight service. The city has many historical homes and buildings dating back to the late 1800s. Some notable sites include The Kennedy Mansion on Dakota Street, as well as the Historical Society House built in 1886. Lincoln County Courthouse was built in 1889, and Canton Lutheran Church was built in 1908.
The City of Canton operates under the council-manager form of government. Canton's governing body is made up of nine members. The Mayor is selected from and appointed by members of the City Commission. The Library Board oversees the operations of the Canton Public Library and appoints a Library Director. All services and programs provided by the library are overseen by the board. The Planning Commission is charged with overseeing the long-range planning of the community, including zoning issues, subdivisions and formulation of the Comprehensive Plan. The Planning Commission serves a vital role in recommending major policy changes to the governing body for the development of the community.
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