Horton, Vernon County, Missouri
Horton is an unincorporated community in northern Vernon County, Missouri, United States.[1] It is located on U.S. Route 71 about eight miles north of Nevada.[2]
History
Horton most likely had its start when the railroad was extended to that point.[3] A post office was established at Horton in 1891, and remained in operation until 1996.[4]
Notes
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Horton, Vernon County, Missouri
- ^ Horton, Missouri
- ^ "Area towns approaching 100". The Nevada Daily Mail. Aug 14, 1970. p. 10. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
- ^ "Vernon County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
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