Canton Charter Township
| Canton Township was created on March 7, 1834 and was named for Canton, China. While there are no cities or villages in the township, the main business area is referred to as Canton and the west area as Cherry Hill and the south Sheldon or Sheldon's Corners. |
| History, Museums, and Historical Societies |
| History of Canton |
| Canton Historical Society |
| Canton Historical Society Museum 1022 Canton Ctr Road |
| Historical Sites |
| Canton Historic Sites |
| Canton Center School 1150 S. Canton Center Road (MHM) |
| Cherry Hill School 50440 Cherry Hill Road (MHM) |
| Cherry Hill United Methodist Church 321 Ridge Road (MHM) |
| Sheldon's Corners 44649 Michigan Ave. (MHM) |
| Territorial Road 44582 Geddes Road (MHM) |
| MHM=Michigan Historical Marker |