Chilton, Missouri

Chilton is an unincorporated community in central Carter County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1] The community is located just north of the Current River, approximately six miles southeast of Van Buren.[2]

For the unincorporated community formerly known as Chilton, see Gaylor, Missouri.

History

Chilton was platted in 1887, and named after James Chilton, a pioneer citizen.[3] A post office called Chilton was established in 1888, and remained in operation until 1942.[4]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Chilton, Missouri
  2. Missouri Atlas & Gazetteer, DeLorme, 1998, First edition, p. 66, ISBN 0-89933-224-2
  3. "Carter County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 11 September 2016.CS1 maint: BOT: original-url status unknown (link)
  4. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 11 September 2016.



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