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. A post office called Norton was established in 1879, and remained in operation until 1954.
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 December 22, 2016.
Municipalities and communities of Saline County, Missouri, United States | ||
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County seat: Marshall | ||
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Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
39°11′46″N 93°08′06″W / 39.19611°N 93.13500°W / 39.19611; -93.13500
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