Laton, Kansas

Laton is a ghost town in Corning Township, Rooks County, Kansas, United States.

History

Eagle Creek was issued a post office in 1878. In 1884, the post office name was changed to Laton before being discontinued in 1904. In addition to the post office Laton had a school, store, cream station, garage, blacksmith shop, and telephone office. The population in 1910 was 30.
The Midland Trail passed through Laton on its initial route in 1914. The creation of U.S Route 40N to the north and K-18 highway to the south bypassed Laton.
Laton School District R-5, Rooks County, Kansas was disorganized in 1962. There is now nothing left of Laton.