Greenton, Missouri

Unincorporated community in the American state of 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

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Greenton, Missouri
  2. ^ "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)
  3. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 25, 2016.
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Municipalities and communities of Lafayette County, Missouri, United States
County seat: Lexington
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  • Bates City
  • Blackburn‡
  • Concordia
  • Corder
  • Emma‡
  • Higginsville
  • Lake Lafayette
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  • Mayview
  • Napoleon
  • Oak Grove
  • Odessa
  • Waverly
  • Wellington
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39°02′55″N 93°57′51″W / 39.04861°N 93.96417°W / 39.04861; -93.96417


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