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] 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.
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