Saxton is an unincorporated community in Buchanan County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.
History
A post office called Saxton was established in 1872, and remained in operation until 1938. The community was named after Albe M. Saxton, the original owner of the town site.
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Saxton, Missouri
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
- "Buchanan County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved September 4, 2016.
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39°43′21″N 94°45′33″W / 39.72250°N 94.75917°W / 39.72250; -94.75917
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