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Walkersville is an unincorporated community in Shelby County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

Walkersville had its start in 1839 when a mill was built at the site. A post office called Walkersville was established in 1853, and remained in operation until 1891. The community was named after Daniel O. Walker, proprietor of the early mill.

Municipalities and communities of Shelby County, Missouri, United States
Cities
Villages
Townships
  • Bethel
  • Black Creek
  • Clay
  • Jackson
  • Jefferson
  • Lentner
  • North River
  • Salt River
  • Taylor
  • Tiger Fork
Unincorporated
communities
Ghost town

Coordinates: 39°44′26″N 92°04′07″W / 39.74056°N 92.06861°W / 39.74056; -92.06861

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