Canton Bend, once known simply as Canton, is an unincorporated community in Wilcox County, Alabama, United States.

[1] Located on the south bank of the Alabama River, it served as the first county seat for Wilcox County from 1819 until its move to Camden in 1833.

[2] It has several historic sites, including Youpon Plantation and the Tristram Bethea House.

[3] Canton Bend is located at 32°03′12″N 87°20′56″W / 32.05347°N 87.34888°W / 32.05347; -87.34888 and has an elevation of 213 feet (65 m).

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