Norton is an unincorporated community in Saline County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

Norton was platted in 1878, and named after Elijah Hise Norton, a judge of the Supreme Court of Missouri.[2] A post office called Norton was established in 1879, and remained in operation until 1954.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Norton, Missouri
  2. "Saline County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 22, 2016.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 22, 2016.

39°11′46″N 93°08′06″W / 39.19611°N 93.13500°W / 39.19611; -93.13500


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