Canton

Located in Cherokee County, Canton, Georgia is about 40 miles north of downtown Atlanta. The population is close to 25,000 people and residents love the small town feel. Close to both the city and the Blue Ridge Mountains, Canton offers scenic views and a progressive lifestyle. There is something for everyone in Canton.

Quick History

Canton, Georgia was named for the Chinese city that was the center of silk production for the world at the time. Citizens wanted to make Canton, Georgia a significant silk center, which never happened. Canton did, however, become a successful manufacturing community. The town came to be known as “Canton Denim” due to the prosperous mill that took off after the Civil War.