Withers Mill, Missouri Explained

Withers Mill is an unincorporated community in Marion County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. The community is located on the northeast bank of Bear Creek approximately five miles west of Hannibal.[1]

History

A post office called Withers Mills was established in 1871, and remained in operation until 1934.[2] The community took its name from a nearby mill, which in turn was named for its proprietor.[3]

References

39.7153°N -91.4808°W

Notes and References

  1. Missouri Atlas & Gazetteer, DeLorme, 1998, First edition, p. 25,
  2. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 3 November 2016.
  3. Web site: Marion County Place Names, 1928–1945 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160624070655/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_marion.html . June 24, 2016 . live . The State Historical Society of Missouri. November 3, 2016.

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