Greenton, Missouri
Greenton is an unincorporated community in Lafayette County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
History
Greenton was laid out in 1835 by Joseph Green, and named for him.[2] A post office called Greenton was established in 1839, and remained in operation until 1902.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Greenton, Missouri
- "Lafayette County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved October 25, 2016.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 25, 2016.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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