Mobile Drug Testing Canton, MI
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Local Mobile Drug Testing and Mobile Alcohol Testing services in Canton, MI and the surrounding areas is provided at your business or other specified locations such as a Construction Site, Warehouse, Port, Office Building, Accident Scene or Hospital. Mobile Drug Testing in Canton, MI is available for DOT and NON-DOT Testing. Both laboratory analysis and instant result testing is offered.
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How To Schedule A Mobile Drug Testing Service in Canton, MI
To schedule any type of Mobile Drug or Alcohol Test in Canton, MI, call our local scheduling department at (800) 221-4291. Information we will need includes, number of employees to be tested, type of test, preferred date and time and if the employees are DOT or NON-DOT regulated.
Mobile Drug Testing in Canton, MI
Our laboratories are SAMHSA certified and all test results are verified by our in-house licensed physicians who serve as Medical Review Officers (MRO).
Mobile drug testing is utilized in most cases by companies needing multiple employee drug tests performed on-site which will eliminate the need for employees to leave the worksite and go to a testing center; this prevents "down time".
Mobile drug testing is also available when an employer wishes to conduct a "sweep" due to reasonable suspicion of drug use in the workplace.
Mobile drug testing services are also utilized for post-accident situations for DOT and NON-DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements.
Mobile Drug Testing for Canton, MI Employers
Mobile drug testing is used by many businesses including:
- Construction Sites
- Motor Pool Facilities
- Car Dealerships
- Trucking/Transportation Companies
- Schools
- Sports Venues
- Hospitals
- Oil & Gas Drilling Sites
Mobile DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Services in Canton, MI
We also specialize in providing Mobile/On-site Drug Testing Services for all DOT Modes including Trucking Industry (FMCSA), Maritime Industry (USCG), Aviation Industry (FAA), Public Transportation (FTA), Railroad Industry (FRA) and Pipeline Industry (PHMSA) in accordance with Part 40 of the US Department of Transportation Compliance Regulations. Additional DOT Services include Consortium Enrollment, MVR reports, Supervisor Training and Policy Manual Development. In addition, we offer a complete DOT Compliance Program for single operators and small trucking companies.
Additional DOT Services:
- Consortium Enrollment
- DOT Physicals
- Supervisor Training
- Employer Drug Policy Development
- MVR Reports
- Employee Training
- Background Checks
- FMCSA Clearinghouse Verification/Search
The Opioid Overdose Crisis
Every day, more than 130 people in the United States die after overdosing on opioids. The misuse of and addiction to opioids, including prescription pain relievers, heroin, and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, is a serious national crisis that affects public health as well as social and economic welfare. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that the total "economic burden" of prescription opioid misuse alone in the United States is $78.5 billion a year, including the costs of healthcare, lost productivity, addiction treatment, and criminal justice involvement.
- Roughly 21 to 29 percent of patients prescribed opioids for chronic pain misuse them.
- Between 8 and 12 percent develop an opioid use disorder.
- An estimated 4 to 6 percent who misuse prescription opioids transition to heroin.
- About 80 percent of people who use heroin first misused prescription opioids.
- Opioid overdoses increased 30 percent from July 2016 through September 2017 in 52 areas in 45 states.
- The Midwestern region saw opioid overdoses increase 70 percent from July 2016 through September 2017.
- Opioid overdoses in large cities increase by 54 percent in 16 states.
In the late 1990s, pharmaceutical companies reassured the medical community that patients would not become addicted to prescription opioid pain relievers, and healthcare providers began to prescribe them at greater rates. This subsequently led to widespread diversion and misuse of these medications before it became clear that these medications could indeed be highly addictive.3,4 Opioid overdose rates began to increase. In 2017, more than 47,000 Americans died as a result of an opioid overdose, including prescription opioids, heroin, and illicitly manufactured fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid.1That same year, an estimated 1.7 million people in the United States suffered from substance use disorders related to prescription opioid pain relievers, and 652,000 suffered from a heroin use disorder (not mutually exclusive)
Drug Testing Locations in Canton, MI
In addition to providing Mobile/On-Site Drug Testing, Accredited Drug Testing has drug testing locations in Canton, MI and the surrounding areas. Many of our drug testing centers open early and have evening hours to accommodate a person's work schedule. Our drug testing locations in Canton, MI have certified and trained drug testing specialists ready to serve your testing needs in a friendly, knowledgeable and confidential manner.
Drug testing purposes for employers include pre-employment, random selection, post-accident and reasonable suspicion. Testing purposes for individuals can include court ordered, probation, child custody or for any other personal reason.
Accredited Drug Testing is a nationwide drug testing company with testing centers in Canton, MI specializing in Drug, Alcohol, DNA testing, DOT Physicals and Background Checks.
ANYWHERE, ANYTIME!
With over 20,000 testing centers throughout the United States, Accredited Drug Testing has testing centers in all States and in most cities and towns.
Certified Mobile Drug Testing Canton, MI
All Accredited Drug Testing specialists are certified and qualified for urine, hair and saliva drug collections and breath alcohol screenings for DOT and NON-DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Which Drug Testing Panel Is Right For You?
Drug test screening groups are commonly referred to as a drug testing panel. The most common panels used are a 5 panel, 10 panel and 12 panel drug tests, (panels specify how many drugs will be screened) however customized screening can be analyzed for drugs such as opiates, bath salts, synthetic cannabinoids and a wide range of prescription drugs.
What Is A Drug Test?
A drug test is a technical analysis of a biological specimen, for example urine, hair, blood, breath, sweat, and/or oral fluid/saliva to determine the presence or absence of specified parent drugs or their metabolites. Major applications of drug testing include detection of the presence of performance enhancing steroids in sport, employers and parole/probation officers screening for drugs prohibited by law (such as cannabis, cocaine, methamphetamine, and heroin) and police officers testing for the presence and concentration of alcohol (ethanol) in the blood commonly referred to as BAC (blood alcohol content). BAC tests are typically administered via a breathalyzer while urinalysis is used for the vast majority of drug testing in sports and the workplace. Numerous other methods with varying degrees of accuracy, sensitivity (detection threshold/cutoff), and detection periods exist. A drug test may also refer to a test that provides quantitative chemical analysis of an illegal drug, typically intended to help with responsible drug use.
More Information About Mobile Drug Testing in Canton, MI
Mobile Drug Testing can also provide instant drug tests, where the result is available on-site. However, if an instant test has a non-negative result the specimen will be sent to a certified laboratory for confirmation testing.
Mobile drug testing is convenient and a cost-effective method when a company has multiple employees needing a drug or alcohol test.
When providing mobile drug testing for DOT employees, Accredited Drug Testing can provide all required documentation including the Federal Chain of Custody Forms.
2050 N HAGGERTY RD STE 140 1.8 miles
CANTON, MI 48187
44237 Michigan Avenue 2.4 miles
Canton, MI 48188
8577 N WAYNE RD 5.2 miles
WESTLAND, MI 48185
34095 PLYMOUTH RD 6.5 miles
LIVONIA, MI 48150
11583 Farmington Rd, 6.8 miles
Livonia, MI 48150
32500 VAN BORN RD 7.0 miles
WAYNE, MI 48184
41005 E HURON RIVER DR 7.2 miles
BELLEVILLE, MI 48111
10000 WAYNE RD STE 102 7.3 miles
ROMULUS, MI 48174
32355 CAPITOL ST 7.4 miles
LIVONIA, MI 48150
11700 METRO AIRPORT CENTER DR STE 104 8.1 miles
ROMULUS, MI 48174
11301 METRO AIRPORT CENTER DR 8.1 miles
ROMULIS, MI 48174
29531 PLYMOUTH RD 8.4 miles
LIVONIA, MI 48150
37595 7 MILE RD 8.6 miles
LIVONIA, MI 48152
21800 HAGGERTY RD 9.2 miles
NORTHVILLE, MI 48167
28196 SCHOOLCRAFT RD 9.5 miles
LIVONIA, MI 48150
25070 Michigan Avenue, 10.1 miles
Dearborn, MI 48124
2008 HOGBACK RD STE 1 10.8 miles
ANN ARBOR, MI 48105
23455 MICHIGAN AVE 11.0 miles
DEARBORN, MI 48124
39555 W 10 Mile Rd Ste 301 11.1 miles
Novi, MI 48375
40015 Grand River Road, Suite 115 11.4 miles
Novi, MI 48375
1745 DACOSTA ST 11.5 miles
DEARBORN, MI 48128
24095 CHAMPAIGN ST 11.5 miles
TAYLOR, MI 48180
47601 GRAND RIVER AVE STE B230 THE OUTPATIENT CENTER 11.5 miles
NOVI, MI 48374
3280 WASHTENAW AVE 11.6 miles
ANN ARBOR, MI 48104
42020 GRAND RIVER AVE STE B 11.7 miles
NOVI, MI 48375
42875 GRAND RIVER AVE STE 101 11.7 miles
NOVI, MI 48375
32620 GRAND RIVER AVE 11.9 miles
FARMINGTON, MI 48336
14671 TELEGRAPH RD 11.9 miles
REDFORD, MI 48239
12701 TELEGRAPH RD STE 104 12.8 miles
TAYLOR, MI 48180
22316 PONTIAC TRL 13.0 miles
SOUTH LYON, MI 48178
1000 E STADIUM BLVD 13.6 miles
ANN ARBOR, MI 48104
22976 OUTER DR 13.6 miles
DEARBORN, MI 48124
3131 S STATE ST STE 100 14.1 miles
ANN ARBOR, MI 48108
7445 Allen Rd, Suite 150 14.1 miles
Allen Park, MI 48101
17500 FEDERAL DR STE 750 14.3 miles
ALLEN PARK, MI 48101
22341 W 8 Mile Rd 14.4 miles
Detroit, MI 48219
28595 ORCHARD LAKE RD STE 103 15.0 miles
FARMINGTON HILLS, MI 48334
29600 S WIXOM RD 15.0 miles
WIXOM, MI 48393
1785 W STADIUM BLVD 15.1 miles
ANN ARBOR, MI 48103
3022 DIX HWY 15.3 miles
LINCOLN PARK, MI 48146
14523 Northline Rd 15.8 miles
Southgate, MI 48195
30488 MILFORD RD 15.8 miles
NEW HUDSON, MI 48165
26400 W 12 Mile Rd, Suite 117 15.9 miles
Southfield, MI 48034
33200 W 14 MILE RD, STE 170 16.0 miles
WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI 48322
24901 NORTHWESTERN HWY STE 304 16.6 miles
SOUTHFIELD, MI 48075
7125 ORCHARD LAKE RD STE 100 16.6 miles
WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI 48322
140 S INDUSTRIAL DR 16.9 miles
SALINE, MI 48176
3001 MILLER RD 16.9 miles
DEARBORN, MI 48120
13316 W MCNICHOLS RD 17.1 miles
DETROIT, MI 48235
20755 GREENFIELD RD STE 200 17.1 miles
SOUTHFIELD, MI 48075
22505 ALLEN RD 17.3 miles
WOODHAVEN, MI 48183
22255 GREENFIELD RD STE 422 17.4 miles
SOUTHFIELD, MI 48075
19200 WEST RD 17.6 miles
WOODHAVEN, MI 48183
14720 King Rd, Suite D 17.8 miles
Riverview, MI 48193
26185 GREENFIELD RD 18.5 miles
SOUTHFIELD, MI 48076
18984 LIVERNOIS AVE 19.2 miles
DETROIT, MI 48221
2455 Union Lake Rd, 20.1 miles
Commerce Township, MI 48382
641 W 9 MILE RD STE C 20.1 miles
FERNDALE, MI 48220
1021 KARL GREIMEL DR 20.5 miles
BRIGHTON, MI 48116
8944 MACOMB ST 20.7 miles
GROSSE ILE, MI 48138
425 PARK AVE 21.1 miles
ROYAL OAK, MI 48067
2530 CROOKS RD STE 2 21.4 miles
ROYAL OAK, MI 48073
4229 CASS AVE 21.4 miles
DETROIT, MI 48201
4201 SAINT ANTOINE ST 22.0 miles
DETROIT, MI 48201
9100 BROMBACH ST 22.3 miles
HAMTRAMCK, MI 48212
1010 N CAMPBELL RD STE 3 22.3 miles
ROYAL OAK, MI 48067
8580 W GRAND RIVER AVE 22.4 miles
BRIGHTON, MI 48116
1555 MACK AVE 22.5 miles
DETROIT, MI 48207
555 W 14 Mile Rd, Suite B1 22.6 miles
Clawson, MI 48017
1360 S MILFORD RD 23.1 miles
HIGHLAND, MI 48357
43494 Woodward Ave, Suite 106 23.3 miles
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
2630 E JEFFERSON AVE 23.5 miles
DETROIT, MI 48207
1224 W 14 MILE RD 23.6 miles
CLAWSON, MI 48017
1265 West Huron Street, Suite 202 23.6 miles
Waterford, MI 48328
555 Horace Brown Dr Ste 200 23.6 miles
Madison Heights, MI 48071
739 E 12 MILE RD 23.6 miles
MADISON HTS, MI 48071
1050 WILSHIRE DR STE 105 23.7 miles
TROY, MI 48084
27351 DEQUINDRE RD 23.8 miles
MADISON HEIGHTS, MI 48071
461 W HURON ST 24.1 miles
PONTIAC, MI 48341
627 E MAPLE RD STE 200 24.1 miles
TROY, MI 48083
7960 GRAND RIVER RD STE 100 24.4 miles
BRIGHTON, MI 48114
2305 GENOA BUSINESS PARK DR STE 170 24.4 miles
BRIGHTON, MI 48114
2300 GENOA BUSINESS PARK DR STE 120 24.4 miles
BRIGHTON, MI 48114
6620 Highland Rd, Suite 200 24.5 miles
Waterford, MI 48327
5800 Highland Rd 24.5 miles
Waterford, MI 48327
2191 S BLVD 24.6 miles
AUBURN HILLS, MI 48326
1663 STEPHENSON HWY 24.7 miles
TROY, MI 48083
2253 HAMPTON ST 24.8 miles
WHITE LAKE, MI 48386
31 OAKLAND AVE 24.8 miles
PONTIAC, MI 48342
29245 Ryan Rd Ste 200 25.1 miles
Warren, MI 48092
22605 VAN DYKE AVE 25.3 miles
WARREN, MI 48089
11554 HIGHLAND RD 25.9 miles
HARTLAND, MI 48353
25429 VAN DYKE AVE 25.9 miles
CENTER LINE, MI 48015
11166 HIGHLAND RD 25.9 miles
HARTLAND, MI 48353
5575 CONNER ST 26.1 miles
DETROIT, MI 48213
26400 Van Dyke Ave, 26.2 miles
Center Line, MI 48015
337 STEWART RD 26.2 miles
MONROE, MI 48162
36250 DEQUINDRE RD STE 130 26.3 miles
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48310
100 POWELL DR Ste 8 26.4 miles
DUNDEE, MI 48131
898 JOSLYN AVE GM PONTIAC POWERTRAIN TRAILER 26.9 miles
PONTIAC, MI 48340
901 N MACOMB ST STE 1 26.9 miles
MONROE, MI 48162
290 W WALTON BLVD 26.9 miles
PONTIAC, MI 48340
38815 Dequindre Rd, Suite 102 27.1 miles
Troy, MI 48083
31700 VAN DYKE AVE 27.5 miles
WARREN, MI 48093
1046 N Monroe St, Lower Level 27.5 miles
Monroe, MI 48162
15000 GRATIOT AVE 27.5 miles
DETROIT, MI 48205
11569 E 12 MILE RD 27.7 miles
WARREN, MI 48093
1915 N PERRY ST 27.8 miles
PONTIAC, MI 48340
On site only 27.8 miles
MONROE, MI 48161
2820 CROOKS RD Ste 400 27.9 miles
ROCHESTER HILLS, MI 48309
26095 SCHOENHERR RD 27.9 miles
WARREN, MI 48089
3252 UNIVERSITY DR STE 130 28.2 miles
AUBURN HILLS, MI 48326
PO BOX 511 28.3 miles
CHELSEA, MI 48118
775 S MAIN ST PO BOX 490 28.3 miles
CHELSEA, MI 48118
5825 Ortonville Rd, Suite 202 28.7 miles
Clarkston, MI 48346
745 BARCLAY CIR STE 340 29.0 miles
ROCHESTER HILLS, MI 48307
135 Barclay Circle, Suite 103 29.2 miles
Rochester, MI 48307
17211 MACK AVE 29.2 miles
DETROIT, MI 48224
6310 SASHABAW RD STE D 29.5 miles
CLARKSTON, MI 48346
19251 MACK AVE STE 100 30.1 miles
GROSSE POINTE WOODS, MI 48236
40732 VAN DYKE AVE 30.1 miles
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48313
6015 19 MILE RD 30.1 miles
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48314
455 S Livernois Rd, Suite A-14 30.2 miles
Rochester, MI 48307
1701 S. BOULEVARD E, 150 30.2 miles
ROCHESTER, MI 48307
22850 Kelly Rd, Suite B 30.3 miles
Eastpointe, MI 48021
20311 MACK AVE 30.5 miles
GROSSE POINTE WOODS, MI 48236
1101 W UNIVERSITY DR 30.8 miles
ROCHESTER, MI 48307
15717 15 MILE RD 31.3 miles
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI 48035
620 BYRON RD 31.5 miles
HOWELL, MI 48843
31503 GRATIOT AVE 31.6 miles
ROSEVILLE, MI 48066
500 E POTTAWATAMIE ST 31.6 miles
TECUMSEH, MI 49286
200 S HIGHLANDER WAY 31.9 miles
HOWELL, MI 48843
190 S HIGHLANDER WAY 31.9 miles
HOWELL, MI 48843
33089 GROESBECK HWY 32.0 miles
FRASER, MI 48026
39333 Van Dyke 32.3 miles
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48313
21400 E 11 MILE RD 32.3 miles
ST CLR SHORES, MI 48081
5180 DEQUINDRE RD 32.7 miles
UTICA, MI 48316
1398 ROSS LN 33.0 miles
ROCHESTER, MI 48306
1375 S LAPEER RD 33.2 miles
LAKE ORION, MI 48360
45030 NORTHPOINTE BLVD 33.3 miles
UTICA, MI 48315
1424 S Lapeer Rd, 33.4 miles
Lake Orion, MI 48360
43475 Dalcoma Dr, Suite 135 33.7 miles
Clinton Township, MI 48038
32008 HARPER AVE 33.8 miles
SAINT CLAIR SHORES, MI 48082
5449 S OCCIDENTAL RD 33.8 miles
TECUMSEH, MI 49286
43900 GARFIELD RD STE 121 34.3 miles
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI 48038
1255 E GRAND RIVER AVE 34.4 miles
HOWELL, MI 48843
4185 E GRAND RIVER AVE 34.6 miles
HOWELL, MI 48843
50505 SCHOENHERR RD STE 160 34.9 miles
SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI 48315
51863 SCHOENHERR RD 35.4 miles
SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI 48315
3220 W SILVER LAKE RD 36.5 miles
FENTON, MI 48430
1770 23 Mile Road 36.7 miles
Macomb Township, MI 48044
318 N LAPEER RD 37.5 miles
OXFORD, MI 48371
385 N LAPEER RD 37.5 miles
OXFORD, MI 48371
8050 SUMMERFIELD RD STE 7 38.6 miles
LAMBERTVILLE, MI 48144
157 W BROOKE LN 38.8 miles
BLISSFIELD, MI 49228
7581 Secor Rd 39.2 miles
Lambertville, MI 48144
12751 S SAGINAW ST STE 701 40.3 miles
GRAND BLANC, MI 48439
5911 BENORE RD 40.5 miles
TOLEDO, OH 43612
50110 GRATIOT AVE 40.9 miles
CHESTERFIELD, MI 48051
2377 S LINDEN RD 41.1 miles
FLINT, MI 48532
2265 S LINDEN RD STE A 41.1 miles
FLINT, MI 48532
3434 REGENCY DRIVE, SUITE B 41.4 miles
GRAND BLANC, MI 48439
8401 HOLLY RD 41.9 miles
GRAND BLANC, MI 48439
12821 S. SAGINAW ST, STE D13 42.7 miles
GRAND BLANC, MI 48439
53379 GRATIOT AVE 42.8 miles
CHESTERFIELD, MI 48051
30795 23 MILE RD 42.8 miles
CHESTERFIELD, MI 48047
1776 TREMAINSVILLE RD 42.9 miles
TOLEDO, OH 43613
723 PHILLIPS AVE 43.0 miles
TOLEDO, OH 43612
3950 Sunforest Court, Suite 100 43.4 miles
Toledo, OH 43623
2213 CHERRY ST OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH DEPT. 43.6 miles
TOLEDO, OH 43608
32743 23 MILE RD STE 120 43.7 miles
CHESTERFIELD, MI 48047
4945 PARKLANDS DR 43.9 miles
SYLVANIA, OH 43560
2150 W CENTRAL AVE 44.1 miles
TOLEDO, OH 43606
6011 Porter Rd, 44.8 miles
Grand Blanc, MI 48439
2313 E HILL RD 44.8 miles
GRAND BLANC, MI 48439
5494 S Dort Hwy 45.2 miles
Flint, MI 48507
6800 W CENTRAL AVE STE L2 45.4 miles
TOLEDO, OH 43617
80650 VAN DYKE RD 45.7 miles
BRUCE TWP, MI 48065
6800 W CENTRAL AVE BLDG L 2 46.4 miles
TOLEDO, OH 43617
3028 NAVARRE AVE 46.5 miles
OREGON, OH 43616
924 N REYNOLDS RD 46.6 miles
TOLEDO, OH 43615
1325 N WEST AVE 47.7 miles
JACKSON, MI 49202
500 LANSING AVE 47.8 miles
JACKSON, MI 49201
300 W Washington Ave, 47.8 miles
Jackson, MI 49201
3021 S DORT HWY STE A 48.2 miles
FLINT, MI 48507
1515 W ATHERTON RD 48.2 miles
FLINT, MI 48507
3120 GLENDALE AVE RM 1200 48.7 miles
TOLEDO, OH 43614
2284 S BALLENGER HWY STE 2 48.9 miles
FLINT, MI 48503
1097 S State Rd, Unit 2 48.9 miles
Davison, MI 48423
1565 S BYRNE RD, STE 105 48.9 miles
TOLEDO, OH 43614
1459 S CENTER RD 49.2 miles
BURTON, MI 48509
3000 ARLINGTON AVE MS1099 49.4 miles
TOLEDO, OH 43614
2195 SPRING ARBOR RD 49.4 miles
JACKSON, MI 49203
4067 East Court St, Suite 4 49.6 miles
Burton, MI 48509
7010 SPRING MEADOWS DR W STE 101 49.7 miles
HOLLAND, OH 43528
649 S SAGINAW ST 49.9 miles
FLINT, MI 48502
10021 Marine City WYW 49.9 miles
Ira, MI 48023
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Local Area Info: Canton, Michigan
Canton, officially the Charter Township of Canton, is a charter township of Wayne County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is located about 8 miles (13 km) west of the city limits of Detroit and 8 miles (13 km) east of the city limits of Ann Arbor. As of the 2010 census, the township had a population of 90,173, making it Michigan's second largest township and eleventh largest community. Canton is ranked as 96th highest-income place in the United States with a population of 50,000 or more. Canton Township is also consistently ranked as one of the safest cities in the United States, as well as in the state of Michigan. In 2015, the township was ranked as the 29th safest city in the U.S. Canton is one of Michigan's fastest growing communities.
Earlier, on October 20, 1829, the legislature had passed a bill creating the townships of Lima and Richland out of Bucklin Township. Governor Lewis Cass returned the acts unapproved, citing a conflict under the law. The names conflicted with post offices in existence, contrary to a territorial law from April 12, 1827, prohibiting incorporation of a new township bearing the same name as any existing post office. The legislature thus had to substitute the names of Nankin and Pekin after the cities of Nanjing (Nanking) and Beijing (Peking) in China. The name of Pekin was extinguished when it was renamed Redford in 1833.
The Township of Canton was created by act of the Michigan Territorial Legislature on March 7, 1834 out of a southern portion of Plymouth Township. It was named in honor of the port and provincial capital known historically as Canton, Imperial China, known today from the pinyin standard as Guangzhou.