Canton Bend, Alabama | |
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Unincorporated community | |
Location within the state of Alabama | |
Coordinates: 32°03′12″N 87°20′56″W / 32.05347°N 87.34888°W | |
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. 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. It has several historic sites, including Youpon Plantation and the Tristram Bethea House.
Canton Bend is located at 32°03′12″N 87°20′56″W / 32.05347°N 87.34888°WCoordinates: 32°03′12″N 87°20′56″W / 32.05347°N 87.34888°W and has an elevation of 213 feet (65 m).