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.
Municipalities and communities of Gilmer County, West Virginia, United States | ||
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| Towns |  Map of West Virginia highlighting Gilmer County | |
| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
38°53′59″N 80°57′52″W / 38.89972°N 80.96444°W
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