Bowers Mill, Missouri

Bowers Mill is an unincorporated community in Jasper and Lawrence counties, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

Bowers Mill was platted in 1869, taking its name from William Bowers, the proprietor of a local watermill.[2] A post office called Bowers Mill was established in 1847, and remained in operation until 1934.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bowers Mill, Missouri
  2. "Lawrence County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 October 2016.

Coordinates: 37°08′59″N 94°03′23″W / 37.14972°N 94.05639°W / 37.14972; -94.05639

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