Horton is an unincorporated community in northern Vernon County, Missouri, United States.
[1] It is located on U.S. 71, approximately eight miles north of Nevada.
[2] Horton most likely had its start when the railroad was extended to that point.
[4] A post office was established at Horton in 1891, and remained in operation until 1996.
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