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Canton, Texas Travel Guide
Every month, the population of Canton
soars. This hamlet of 5,000 residents, located 40 miles northwest
of Tyler on TX 64, swells with over 300,000 shoppers during 
"First Monday Trade Days," an event that brings
visitors to this East Texas town from around the country.
First Monday Trade Days dates back to
1873 when court was held on the first Monday of the month. To pass
the time while waiting for the judge, the townspeople began to do
some trading, swapping a goat for a quilt or a pair of wagon wheels
for a load of hay. After a while, trade days became a regular event
on the courthouse square.
For nearly a century, the practice continued
and grew. Finally in 1965, the City of Canton decided to relocate
the monthly swap meet to grounds two blocks north of the courthouse.
With more room as well as promotion and organization by the city,
the popularity of the trade days soared.
Today both buyers and sellers come from
all over the country to attend the monthly market. The sale takes
place over the four days preceding the first Monday of each month.
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Canton's First
Monday Trade Days
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