Helton, Missouri facts for kids

Helton is a small place located in Marion County, Missouri, in the U.S. state of Missouri. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does. Instead, it's governed by the county.

A Look Back at Helton's History

Helton was once known by a slightly different name: "Helton Station." This name was used when the area had a special building called a post office.

The Helton Station Post Office

A post office is a place where people can send and receive mail. The Helton Station post office first opened its doors in 1878. However, it did not stay open for very long. It closed just two years later, in 1880.

How Helton Got Its Name

The community of Helton was named after an important person. It was named after a man known as Judge Helton. He was the person who originally owned the land where this community was built.