Canton Cemetery
About Canton Cemetery
Canton Cemetery, at S. Lyon St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jan 14, 2015. The Register lists it for its art, at the local level. The listing covers 12 acres.
What it isCemetery in Canton, Mississippi, United States. From Wikidata (CC0).
2006 to today
- 2006
Old Canton Cemetery - 2015Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 11 years
An old view of Canton Cemetery
Postcards and photographs from Canton’s archive whose captions name it, from 2006. Tap one to see it full screen.
2006Finding Canton Cemetery
S. Lyon St., Canton
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
9 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Canton Cemetery
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Canton Cemetery
Is Canton Cemetery on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jan 14, 2015 (Register number 14001155).
Is Canton Cemetery a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Mississippi has 32 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Medgar Evers House, 22.6 miles away.
Can you visit Canton Cemetery?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · Wikidata · old views from Canton’s archive. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.