Oakton, Missouri
Oakton is an unincorporated community in Barton County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
History
A post office called Oakton was established in 1897, and remained in operation until 1901.[2] The community was named for oak trees near the original town site.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Oakton, Missouri
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 27 August 2016.
- ↑ "Barton County Place Names, 1928-1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 31 August 2016.
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Coordinates: 37°27′29″N 94°21′15″W / 37.45806°N 94.35417°W
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