Canton is an extremely small town located in Upstate, NY. As of the 2000 census, there were 5,882 people. Its population triples when the local universities are in session (Saint Lawrence University and the State University of New York at Canton). SUNY Canton is a two/four year college located in the western part of the village. Its entrance is accessible via NY RT 68. SUNY Canton is also home to the David Sullivan/St. Lawrence County Law Enforcement Academy that provides police training to local, county, state and federal agencies as well as new police officers in its 5-month police academy every spring. St. Lawrence University is a four year liberal arts college located in the eastern part of the village. Access to the college is via US RT 11. St. Lawrence University is home to several sports, including its famous NCAA Division I hockey team and several notable alumni. The first attempt at settlement was made in 1800, but the first permanent settlement occurred in 1801. The first post office used the name "New Cairo," but changed to Canton by 1807. The early economy was based on farming and lumbering. Not known for its "Nightlife" most people either go to Potsdam or Canada to find a good time.
by thatsMYsunycanton April 3, 2009
Canton, also as Kanton, is the old English name of Guangzhou. It is the capital city of the Guangdong province in SouthEast China. It is a metropolis with more than 10 million people. It was built more than 2000 years before, while it is still digging its 8th metro line as a modern city. It is also famous for its awesome food. People also critcize on their talent to cook everything, even a snake.
by suyb March 16, 2007
Canton is a city is Ohio, which people claim hicks live there. (Sorry if your definiton of hick is someone who doesnt say 'dude' every other fuckign word and has a I.Q higher than 100.) Canton has the football hall of fame which is sweet. To bad for the stupid fucks who say it sucks, they cannot afford to get into it. The only downside to it is that stupid contractors built many small homes in the area which may make it look dumb. Even I think those houses should be torn down and those fucks should have to move to someplace worse like anywhere in Vermont. It does have it share of african americans which is good but as you can tell people using the word 'ghetto',the are pretty much racist assholes and shun black people. which is wrong. Canton is a great city.
by [e.99]Miracle September 4, 2004
"What do you mean portmanteau? That doesn't exist, it's a French word"
"Look it up"
"Ah yea indeed..."
"Yep, cantoned!"
"Look it up"
"Ah yea indeed..."
"Yep, cantoned!"
by fishforyou August 28, 2021
Verb - To depart - To find a better place to be. Inspired by the late night visits of drunks to dirty and disease ridden fast food chinese restaurants.
Willow said she had a better place to be last week at the party, she turned on her wee heels and did a Canton
by Big Issue July 2, 2004
Definitely the most kick ass town in South Dakota.
Yeah, South Dakota, where we still ride around in frickin buggies.
I kid. But really this is quite the happenin' town. Chaaa.
No, really. I love living in South Dakota.
Meow.
Yeah, South Dakota, where we still ride around in frickin buggies.
I kid. But really this is quite the happenin' town. Chaaa.
No, really. I love living in South Dakota.
Meow.
If I could live anywhere in the world, it would be Canton, South Dakota where the buffalo roam and ma calls me home.
by Bugboo December 10, 2010
quite possibly the most evil place on the planet. a dump who's inhabitants, despite their greasy mullets and blubbery flab deem themselves "rich" for some odd reason, possibly because of all the supersized walmarts, lama farms and strip clubs(seeing as that's all there is in this lovely shit hole), which in their uncultured minds means that they can act like snobby bitches. here, you are one of four people..you are living in the canton ghetto, you are white trash living in a shack,you are a white bitch with money who's dream is to drive your brand new mercedes around the streets of hickville; wow, you've really made it..or you are amish. (and yes, one of the women from amish in the city is working at the canton local mall). to all you cantonites, i know you think that this is heaven on earth but if you ever do leave this state, i would suggest wearing a bullet proof vest to avoid being shot.
i was driving on the canton highway the other day and an amish woman on her horse and buggy totalled my car.
by enlightened December 2, 2004