Maxton is a placename and a surname. It may refer to: Places: Maxton, Roxburghshire, Scotland Maxton, Kent, England Maxton, North Carolina People: Annie Maxton, Scottish socialist and trade unionist James Maxton (1885-1946), Scottish socialist politician John Maxton, Baron Maxton (born 5 May 1936), Scottish politician Julie Maxton, New Zealand lawyer and academic Graeme Maxton, Scottish-born author and economist Other: Clan Maxton, a Scottish clan See also Laurinburg-Maxton Airport Maxthon