Canton Bend, Alabama
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Canton Bend, Alabama is located in Alabama Canton Bend, Alabama Location within the state of Alabama Canton Bend, Alabama is located in the United States Canton Bend, Alabama Canton Bend, Alabama (the United States) | |
| 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 | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 334 |
Canton Bend, once known simply as Canton, is an unincorporated community in Wilcox County, Alabama, United States.[1] 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.[2] It has several historic sites, including Youpon Plantation and the Tristram Bethea House.[3]
Geography
Canton Bend is located at 32°03′12″N 87°20′56″W / 32.05347°N 87.34888°W and has an elevation of 213 feet (65 m).[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Canton Bend, Alabama
- ↑ "History of Wilcox County, Alabama". Wilcox Area Chamber of Commerce. Wilcox Area Chamber of Commerce. Archived from the original on March 10, 2011. Retrieved April 3, 2011.
- ↑ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. April 15, 2008.
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