Withers Mill is an

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in Marion County, in the U.S. state of

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. The community is located on the northeast bank of Bear Creek approximately five miles west of

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History

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

References

Unincorporated communities in Marion County, Missouri Unincorporated communities in Missouri {{MarionCountyMO-geo-stub