Horton, Vernon County, Missouri

Horton is an unincorporated community in northern Vernon County, Missouri, United States.[1] It is located on U.S. 71, approximately eight miles north of Nevada.[2]

History

Horton most likely had its start when the railroad was extended to that point.[3] The community was named in 1890, most likely after a railroad man.[4] A post office was established at Horton in 1891, and remained in operation until 1996.[5]

Notes

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Horton, Vernon County, Missouri
  2. ^ Hometownlocator Horton, Missouri
  3. ^ "Area towns approaching 100". The Nevada Daily Mail. August 14, 1970. p. 10. Retrieved October 28, 2015.
  4. ^ "Vernon County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 29, 2016.
  5. ^ "Vernon County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 28, 2015.

37°58′28″N 94°22′04″W / 37.9745°N 94.3678°W / 37.9745; -94.3678


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