Morton is a small
unincorporated community
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in
Clinton Township,
Putnam County, in the
U.S. state
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of
Indiana
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.
The town consists of little more than a general store, livestock sale barn and 18-20 houses.
History
A post office was established at Morton in 1857, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1905.
Geography
Morton is located half-way between
Danville and
Montezuma along
US 36
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, at .
References
Unincorporated communities in Putnam County, Indiana
Unincorporated communities in Indiana
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