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Horton is an Anglo-Saxon surname, deriving from the common English place-name Horton. It derives from Old English horu 'dirt' and tūn 'settlement, farm, estate', presumably meaning 'farm on muddy soil'.
Canton is a city in Lewis County, Missouri, United States. The population was 2,774 at the 2020 census . [ 4 ] Canton is the home of Culver-Stockton College , a small liberal arts college affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) .
Horton Town is an unincorporated community in Washington County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. [ 1 ] The community has the name of the Horton family, original owners of the site.
Horton most likely had its start when the railroad was extended to that point. [3] The community was named in 1890, most likely after a railroad man. [4] A post office was established at Horton in 1891, and remained in operation until 1996. [5]
The building was destroyed by fire on March 23, 1903. In keeping with a tradition that carries on today, students didn't miss one day of school. Officials organized classes in local churches. College President Carl Johann resolved to rebuild; and within 10 days of the fire, the citizens of Canton raised $15,000 for a new building.
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Horton was platted in 1883, and named after George Horton, a railroad official. [3] A variant name was "Cordz". [1] A post office called Cordz was established in 1886, and remained in operation until 1914. The Cordz name came about due to Henry V. C. Cordz, and his wife Nellie (Haaverson) Cordz, who served as postmistress. [4]
Recently fired Olathe North High School choir teacher Micah Horton has been charged with three felonies, including two counts of unlawful sexual relations with a student.. Johnson County ...