Withers, West Virginia

Withers is an unincorporated community in Gilmer County, in the U.S. state of West Virginia.^[1]

History

A post office called Withers was established in 1903, and remained in operation until 1953.^[2] The community was named after John Scott Withers, a local lawyer.^[3]

References

^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Withers, West Virginia
^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
^ Kenny, Hamill (1945). West Virginia Place Names: Their Origin and Meaning, Including the Nomenclature of the Streams and Mountains. Piedmont, WV: The Place Name Press. p. 687.

38°53′59″N 80°57′52″W / 38.89972°N 80.96444°W / 38.89972; -80.96444

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[1] U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Withers, West Virginia

[2] "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved June 4, 2016.

[3] Kenny, Hamill (1945). West Virginia Place Names: Their Origin and Meaning, Including the Nomenclature of the Streams and Mountains. Piedmont, WV: The Place Name Press. p. 687.

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