Greenton, Missouri facts for kids

Greenton is a small place in Lafayette County, Missouri, in the United States. It's called an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.

Greenton's Past

Greenton was started a long time ago, in 1835. A person named Joseph Green created it, and that's why it's called Greenton! A few years later, in 1839, a post office opened in Greenton. People could send and receive letters there. The post office stayed open for many years, until 1902.