Morton, Missouri facts for kids

Morton is a small place in Ray County, Missouri, USA. It's not a city or town with its own government. Instead, it's called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and buildings without a formal local government. Morton is located in the southeastern part of Ray County. It is also part of the larger Kansas City metropolitan area. This area includes many cities and towns around Kansas City.

Morton is about one mile west of Missouri Route A. It is also six miles east-northeast of Richmond, Missouri. The community sits on a ridge. This ridge is above a small stream called Dangerous Branch. Dangerous Branch flows into the Crooked River about two miles south of Morton.

History of Morton

How Morton Got Its Name

The community of Morton was named after a person. The land where Morton is located was originally owned by a man named Mr. Morton. People often named places after important landowners or early settlers.

Morton's Early Post Office

A post office was opened in Morton in 1874. A post office is a place where people can send and receive mail. It was an important part of the community. Having a post office meant that Morton was a recognized place. It helped people connect with others far away. The Morton post office stayed open for many years. It finally closed down in 1904.