Chariton is an unincorporated community in Putnam County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.
A post office called Chariton was established in 1883, and remained in operation until 1907. The community takes its name from the nearby Chariton River.
Coordinates: 40°34′13″N 92°46′53″W / 40.5702984°N 92.7813081°W