Oakton, Missouri Explained

Oakton is an unincorporated community in Barton County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

A post office called Oakton was established in 1897, and remained in operation until 1901.[1] The community was named for oak trees near the original town site.[2]

References

37.4581°N -94.3542°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 27 August 2016.
  2. Web site: Barton County Place Names, 1928-1945 (archived). The State Historical Society of Missouri. 31 August 2016. bot: unknown. https://web.archive.org/web/20160624071541/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_barton.html. 24 June 2016.

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