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Whiting is an unincorporated community in Mississippi County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

A post office called Whiting was established in 1889, and remained in operation until 1909. The community has the name of Justin R. Whiting, a businessperson in the local lumber industry.

Municipalities and communities of Mississippi County, Missouri, United States
Cities
Villages
Townships
  • James Bayou
  • Long Prairie
  • Mississippi
  • Ohio
  • St. James
  • Tywappity
  • Wolf Island
Unincorporated
communities
Ghost towns
Footnotes

‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

Coordinates: 36°47′20″N 89°22′26″W / 36.78889°N 89.37389°W / 36.78889; -89.37389

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