title: Greenton, Missouri
text: # Greenton, Missouri
  
  Greenton is an unincorporated community in Lafayette County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.
  
  ## History
  
  Greenton was laid out in 1835 by Joseph Green, and named for him. A post office called Greenton was established in 1839, and remained in operation until 1902.
  
  