The Canton-Madison County Historical Society is fundraising
Help Canton Glow Again! Relight History & Harreld Chevrolet!
In 10 years, Canton will turn 200! To kick off the countdown to our bicentennial, please donate to help refurbish the iconic Harreld Chevrolet Company sign located on Highway 51. Let’s make the “City of Lights” truly shine!
A historical magnolia marker is also being pursued through the Mississippi Department of Archives and History.
Donations are tax deductible and are being managed by the Canton-Madison County Historical Society.
This 100+-day fundraiser began on Saturday June 28th, 2025 and will conclude on National "Make a Difference Day", Saturday, October 25, 2025!
There are 3 potential costs for 3 optional levels of restoration.
$107,360.00 For the complete restoration of the metal sign along with One-Shot Sign Paint and Clear Coat and track lighting.
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$156,649.50 For the complete restoration along with One-Shot Sign Paint and Clear Coat and Double-Stroke Neon.
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$164,149.50 For the complete restoration along with One-Shot Sign Paint and Clear Coat and Triple-Stroke Neon (as it was originally).
An additional $2,780.00 will go toward the acquisition of a historical magnolia marker through the MDAH.
Donations can be made directly to the Canton Madison County Historical Society or to the GoFundMe page found here. All donations are tax deductible! Please contact us here with any questions!
If none of the monetary tiers are met during this fundraiser, all moneys raised will remain with the Canton-Madison County Historical Society and be put fully toward other restoration projects in the city of Canton, Mississippi.
An initial donation of $4,400.00 was made to have the Harreld Chevrolet Company Sign completely surveyed in March 2025. The survey was completed by Magic City Signs of Birmingham, Alabama.
Magic City Signs will be commissioned to refurbish the sign provided the fundraiser’s monetary goal is reached.
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