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Canton, which lies 18 miles west of Asheville in Haywood County, is OUR STATE magazine's featured Tar Heel town of the month. It was a paper mill town during the 20th-century, and with the paper industry declining, town leaders and citizens are seeking new ways to attract visitors. Things to do there include the Pigeon River Scenic Walking Trail, the Rough Creek Watershed, downtown shops, and the Colonial Theatre.
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Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 76 Issue 7, Dec 2008, p24-26, 28-29, il, map Periodical Website
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38280
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It was touted as the first book mill in the South, a pioneer in producing white paper from chestnut wood, and among the industry’s mavens in its attention to quality and production cost. Such factors have made Canton’s Champion Paper Company an economic staple for three generations. Its enduring importance to the community is on display in a photographs collection at Canton Area Historical Museum. It can be viewed in the history of the company provided by the author, which includes how many residents it employed at its height and how the founder’s business savvy helped to make the company a success.
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Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 80 Issue 6, Nov 2012, p31-32, 34-35 Periodical Website
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40686
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Why Canton was revitalization-worthy is described in some of the town’s best known sites. Historic buildings included the Imperial Hotel and Colonial Theatre. Natural wonders contributing to Canton’s enduring tourist appeal included Shining Rock Wilderness Area and Pisgah National Forest.
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Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 51 Issue 7, July 2019, p36