Myrtle Springs, TX

Sitting just northwest of Canton along Highway 64, Myrtle Springs is a quiet East Texas community with a rich local history. In the late 1800s, visitors traveled from all over to visit the natural mineral springs, turning the area into a lively retreat with hotels, thriving plant nurseries, and even gondola rides in the park. Today, Myrtle Springs provides a calm rural setting with plenty of open space and tall trees, giving residents easy access to Canton's shops and schools while enjoying a slower pace of life.