Bowers Mill, Missouri

Coordinates: 37°08′59″N 94°03′23″W / 37.14972°N 94.05639°W / 37.14972; -94.05639
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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. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 October 2016.

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