| Claxton | |
| Type: | Chondrite |
| Class: | Ordinary chondrite |
| Group: | L6 |
| Country: | United States of America |
| Region: | Georgia |
| Lat Long: | 32.15°N -135°W |
| Observed Fall: | Yes |
| Fall Date: | December 10, 1984 |
| Found Date: | December 9, 1984 |
| Tkw: | 1.46 kg |
Claxton is an L6 chondrite meteorite that fell to earth on December 10, 1984 in Georgia, United States. It is the only known meteorite to directly strike a mailbox.[1]
According to the eyewitness account of Claxton, Georgia resident Don Richardson, the meteorite struck his neighbor's mailbox about from his position.[2] The rear of the mailbox was crushed and the mailbox was knocked to the ground. A collector bought the mailbox from the homeowner and sold it to the Macovich Collection where it is valued at $60,000–$80,000.[3]
It is an ordinary chondrite type L6 with a light grey interior containing chondrules and free iron.