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Hinton, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Boone |
| Elevation | 787 ft (240 m) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−05:00 (CDT) |
Hinton is an unincorporated community in Boone County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. It is located just north of Columbia.
History
A post office called Hinton was established in 1885, and remained in operation until 1907. The community was named after John W. Hinton, a 19th-century county judge.
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