THE CANTON-MADISON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

CANTON, MS

Abandoned Church State Highway 16, 5 miles northwest of Canton, Mississippi, United States — Abandoned Church Credit: Bill Herndon

The Canton-Madison County Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in Canton, Mississippi. Founded in 1969, the society is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history and cultural heritage of Madison County and the surrounding area.

The society maintains a museum that houses a collection of artifacts, documents, photographs, and other materials related to the history of the region. The museum is open to the public and offers educational programs, events, and exhibits that showcase the area's rich history.

In addition to the museum, the society operates several historic properties, including the Canton Movie Theater, which was built in the 1930s and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The theater has been restored and is used for special events and screenings.

The society also sponsors a number of educational and outreach programs, including lectures, tours, and workshops for students and adults. It is supported by a dedicated group of volunteers and members, as well as by grants and donations from individuals, businesses, and organizations.

Overall, the Canton-Madison County Historical Society plays a vital role in preserving and celebrating the history of this important region of Mississippi. Its efforts help to promote a greater understanding and appreciation of the area's rich cultural heritage.

THE CANTON-MADISON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in CANTON MS. US MID #8402800140

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 63,518 from tax period 201306 (YYYYMM).

Mississippi Cypress Swamp This primeval scene is beside the Natchez Trace Parkway at mile 122, east of Canton, Mississippi. The National Park Service has provided a nice boardwalk to help the visitor experience this silent and gloomy place. In the lower right a few cypress knees can be seen protruding upward out of the water.

A cypress knee is a distinctive structure forming above the roots of a cypress tree of any of various species of the subfamily Taxodioideae. Their function is unknown, but they are generally seen on trees growing in swamps. Some current hypotheses state that they might help to aerate the tree's roots, create a barrier to catch sediment and reduce erosion, assist in anchoring the tree in the soft and muddy soil, or any combination thereof. (Source: Wikipedia)

Many years ago, the Pearl River flowed here but then changed course. A shallow area was created by the deposition of sediments as the river retreated. During periodic low water, seedlings of water-tolerant cypress and tupelo trees gained a foothold. The trees you see today are a result. Water tupelo and bald cypress trees can live in deep water for long periods. After taking root in the summer when the swamp is nearly dry, the seedlings can stay alive in water deep enough to kill other plants. (Source: <a href="https://www.nps.gov/places/cypress-swamp.htm" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.nps.gov/places/cypress-swamp.htm</a>)

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THE CANTON-MADISON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
1406 SUNSET DR
CANTON
MS
39046-4919

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MID #	8402800140
Name	THE CANTON-MADISON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	510137810
NTEECC	A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201306
INCOME	64,165
REVENUE	63,518
LAT/LONG	32.608902, -90.000295
CODES	FIPS State Code: 28 FIPS County Code: 089 US Census Tract: 030800 US Census Block: 2008