Founded in 1805, Canton originally functioned as a prominent manufacturing center which expanded during the turn of the century due to industrialization and the addition of railroad lines. After the decline of heavy manufacturing, the city's industry diversified in the areas of:

  • Education
  • Finance
  • Healthcare sectors
  • Retail
  • Service



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