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