Canton Bend, Alabama Explained

Official Name:Canton Bend, Alabama
Pushpin Map:Alabama#USA
Pushpin Map Caption:Location within the state of Alabama
Pushpin Mapsize:200
Coordinates:32.0535°N -87.3489°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Name1:Alabama
Subdivision Name2:Wilcox
Elevation Ft:213
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Area Code: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.[1] It has several historic sites, including Youpon Plantation and the Tristram Bethea House.

Geography

Canton Bend is located at 32.0535°N -87.3489°W and has an elevation of 213feet.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: History of Wilcox County, Alabama . Wilcox Area Chamber of Commerce . Wilcox Area Chamber of Commerce . 3 April 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110310153551/http://www.wilcoxareachamber.org/history.htm . 10 March 2011 .