Norton, Missouri Explained

Norton is an unincorporated community in Saline County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

Norton was platted in 1878, and named after Elijah Hise Norton, a judge of the Supreme Court of Missouri.[1] A post office called Norton was established in 1879, and remained in operation until 1954.[2]

References

39.1961°N -93.135°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Saline County Place Names, 1928–1945 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160624070832/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_saline.html . June 24, 2016 . live . The State Historical Society of Missouri . December 22, 2016 .
  2. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 22 December 2016.

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