Richard Henry Norton (November 6, 1849 – March 15, 1918) was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.

Born in Troy, Missouri, Norton attended the common schools and Saint Louis University, where he took a classical course.

He graduated from the law school of Washington University in St. Louis in 1870.

He was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Troy, Missouri.

He resumed the practice of law and also engaged in agricultural pursuits.