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. Horton, Missouri
  3. "Area towns approaching 100". The Nevada Daily Mail. Aug 14, 1970. p. 10. Retrieved 28 October 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 28 October 2015.



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