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Canton is a city located in Van Zandt County, Texas, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 3,292. It is the county seat of Van Zandt County.
Canton is known for its First Monday or Hoss Monday trade day. According to various sources, the tradition began with district court meetings held on the first Monday of each month or with the monthly visit of neighbors in the Confederate times. The custom began with the swapping of surplus stock by barter and grew to include casual bargaining for or swapping of dogs, antiques, junk, and donkeys on a thirty-acre grounds. It claims to be the oldest and biggest flea market in the United States. The Van Zandt County Fair and Rodeo and the Annual Bluegrass Festival take place in the community in August.
James S. Hogg, who once served as Canton district attorney, was elected governor in 1880.
Notorious bank robbers Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow once lived briefly at the Dixie Hotel, built in 1915.
Canton is located at 32.553576, -95.866710.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 14.6 km² (5.6 mi²). 13.4 km² (5.2 mi²) of it is land and 1.1 km² (0.4 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 7.80% water.