Wilton, Missouri

Wilton is an unincorporated community in Boone County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

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.

Coordinates: 38°44′06″N 92°21′33″W / 38.73500°N 92.35917°W / 38.73500; -92.35917

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