Milton, Atchison County, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Milton was established in 1877, and remained in operation until 1908.[2] The origin of the name Milton is obscure.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Milton, Atchison County, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 30 August 2016.
  3. "Atchison County Place Names, 1928-1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 30 August 2016.

Coordinates: 40°17′05″N 95°25′02″W / 40.28472°N 95.41722°W / 40.28472; -95.41722


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