Canaan, IN
- Elevation
- 952 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
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Set in the rolling hills of Jefferson County, Canaan is a tiny, peaceful community in southern Indiana with roots stretching back to the early 1800s. With under a hundred residents, everyday life here is quiet and distinctly rural. The Canaan Community Academy and historic Indian-Kentuck Baptist Church anchor the area, while the river town of Madison sits just a short drive south for shopping, dining, and work.
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