Martin Park - Canton, MO
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.
N 40° 07.523 W 091° 31.091
15T E 626258 N 4442725
Huge park once on US 61, which is now a bypass highway, and was a part of the Great River Road, going directly through town then. Also on the roadside travelers list of great places to visit, back when people used roadside parks, and visited.
Waymark Code: WMKH93
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 04/15/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member DougK
Views: 5

County of park: Lewis County
Location of park: 4th St. and Green St., Canton

A couple of local web pags called Show Me Canton, show off parts of the park, like the Historic Lincoln School. Even tie in a Business Directory.

Events like 5k Run/Walk and Relay for Life are held here.

Name: Martin Park

Street Location: Corner of 4th St. & Green St.

Local Municipality: Canton

State/Province, etc.: Missouri

Country: United States

Web Site: [Web Link]

Memorial/Commemoration: Memorials present: George washington tree, Great River Road, City of Canton, Joseph C. Cason, and the Lincoln School

Date Established: 1928

Picnic Facilities: two shelter houses, BBQ facilities

Recreational Facilities:
Playground equipment in several places and of different style.


Monuments/Statues: The park is home to several historical markers and the historic Lincoln School

Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): none

Fountains: none

Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: none

Special Events: Annual Canton Carnivore! the 5K Run/Walk

Traditional Geocaches:
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