Atwell is an
unincorporated community
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in the southeast corner of
Miller County, in the
U.S. state
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of
Missouri
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. The community is on a low ridge between Atwell Creek to the east and Little Tavern Creek to the west. Access is by
Missouri Route K
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from
Missouri Route 17
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.
Iberia
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is 5.5 miles to the northwest.
History
A post office called Atwell was established in 1894, and remained in operation until 1910. The community has the name of John T. Atwell, the original owner of the site.
References
Unincorporated communities in Miller County, Missouri
Unincorporated communities in Missouri
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