Marker Inscription
"The Canton Herald" has been in continuous operation since 1882. Ellis Campbell (1882-1945), publisher of the "Wills Point Chronicle," purchased the "Herald" in 1915. Campbell and his wife Mary Jane (Gilmore) built a family publishing business that eventually extended into several generations. Operating from offices at this site and printing facilities in Wills Point, the newspaper has played an active role in the community for over a century, keeping citizens informed of local news events. (1990)
About this site
Canton Herald is a historical marker in Canton, Van Zandt County, dedicated in 1990. It is one of 84 historical markers documented in Van Zandt County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 169 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.5574, -95.8629 near Canton. The nearest cataloged historic site is First Monday Trades Day (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Canton: The Misplaced County Seat, Van Zandt County Courthouse, and Raines, Cadwell Walton.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5467011384. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
