Wilton, Missouri

Wilton is an unincorporated community in Boone County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1] The lone business in Wilton is the Riverview Store, which serves the local community and users on the Katy trail.

History

A post office called Wilton was established in 1875, and remained in operation until 1925.[2] The community was named after J. Wilton, a county official.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Wilton, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 4 September 2016.
  3. "Boone County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 4 September 2016.



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