CANTON
Population: (2005) 9,466
Land Area: 25
Square Miles
Median Household Income: $74,600
Total Town School Enrollment (2001): 1,551
Number of Canton Students going on to Higher Education: 90.6
For more
education data: State Information http://www.state.ct.us/sde/
Government Form:
Selectman-Town Meeting
Mill Rate (2007) 29.92
Town Hall 860-693-7847
For more town data: Town
Information http://www.cerc.com/
Commute Times:
Hartford 40 min.
Bradley International Airport 25 min.
Founded in 1806, Canton is the smallest of the
valley towns, but is now also the fastest growing. It is basically made up
of four villages: Collinsville, a center of a lively artist community, with its
spectacular examples of early Victorian architecture, Canton Center, a small
village along Cherry Brook Road, North Canton where several of the newer
subdivisions are sprouting up, and Canton Village, the retail district along
Route 44 with a variety of commercial services, antique shops and The Artist's
Guild art gallery. Canton blends historic charm, rural, suburban and retail in
distinctive fashion.
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Some of Canton's Special Places
Downtown Collinsville
A "Currier & Ives" picture from every angle, the village of Collinsville is the heart of
Canton. Located by the river with steep hills in the distance, the village
beckons you to visit its quaint specialty shops, fine restaurants, the
quintessential New England church, and even the official Canton Town Hall.
The Canton Historical Museum
Located in picturesque downtown Collinsville, volunteers have
gathered an interesting collection of town memorabilia.
The River Walk in Collinsville
What a beautiful scenic area this is alongside the Farmington River. You can walk
the boardwalk or relax on a bench and take in the views.
The Shoppes at Farmington Valley
Located on Route 44 where a public golf course used to be, is the
newest and largest retail development in the area. Several popular and well
known shops, restaurants and food outlets are here.
The Collins Co. Axe Factory
This
group of brick mill buildings along the Farmington River is a piece of early
Collinsville history. Since the mid-1960's, these quaint buildings house art
studios/workshops and antiques shops.
Collinsville Canoe & Kayak
Right
alongside the Farmington River, here is where you can rent a canoe and paddle
on the flatwater right out back.
The Canton General Store
Over 100 years old, this store is still heated by a wood stove and delivering
groceries along with your pizza!
The Roaring Brook Nature Center
Tucked in the woods on Gracey Road, is this very active nature center with
programs for kids and adults, i.e. nature walks, instructional programs, and
a very popular folk music concert series in their program room.
www.roaringbrook.org
The Mills Pond Recreation Area
Offering horseback riding, hiking, swimming, tennis, team sports,
skating and skiing.
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Cherry Brook School
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Cherry Brook School (K-3)
Barbourtown Road
Canton, CT 06019
860-693-7721
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Canton Intermediate
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Canton Intermediate (4-6)
39
Dyer Avenue
Canton, CT 06019
860-693-7721
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Canton Junior High School
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Canton Junior High School
(7-8)
76 Simonds Avenue
Canton, CT 06019
860-693-7712
Canton High School (9-12)
76
Simonds Avenue
Canton, CT 06019
860-693-7707
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