Post Offices in Marion County, MO

Marion County was established on Dec 23, 1826. The County Seat is Palmyra. Marion was formed from territory taken from the following counties: Ralls

The current population is 27,823 people and the area is 438 sq. mi.

The county seat is displayed in oblique & bold face. Towns that have more than 4 opening/close dates or are current have links to complete information.

Post OfficeService
Bear Creek Station 1858-1863
Benbow 1865-1906
Brookville 1840-1862
Cherry Dell 1879-1906
Cresswell 1871-1872
Dulaney 1891-1892
Ely 1883-1937
Ely Station 1874-1883
Emerson 1856-1865, 1867-1906
Fabius Junction 1876-1877, 1879-1887
Glover 1881
Hannibal 1820-Present
Hanson 1849-1859
Heather 1901-1906
Helton Station 1878-1880
Hester 1850-1906
Houston 1837-1856
La Grange 1832-1833
Laurel 1846-1851
Leola 1855-1856
Little Union 1876-1886
Marion City 1837-1861
Marion College 1833-1844
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Mark 1914-1927
Masonic College 1844-1847
Merrellsville 1837-1843
Naomi 1873-1905
Nelsonville 1851-1880
Nettleton 1870-1872
North River 1870-1887
Oakdale 1834-UNK
Oakwood 1887-1953
Palmyra 1830-Present
Philadelphia 1847-Present
Sharpsburg 1850-1869
Smileyville 1889-1901
Tank 1880-1884
Taylor 1873-Present
Taylors Mills 1836-1850
Una 1898-1901
Warren 1839-1953
West Ely 1836-1908
West Quincy 1861-1862, 1866-1869
White Ledge 1892-1904
Withers Mills 1871-1934
Woodland 1872-1941
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S Spray Postmarks
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71Cancels from 7-1-71 Affair

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There are 46 post offices listed for Marion County.

Post office information from “Missouri Post Offices 1804-1981” ©1982 - Robert G. Schultz. Used with permission of author. Additional info on zip codes, markings and distances come from various members of MOPOHISSOC.

All post offices for Marion County have been added to the database.
Note: Researchers only listed for towns that have specific researchers separate from the overall county.

Remember, this site is primarily concerned with POSTAL history and makes no claims regarding genealogical research.

List updated: 11 Feb 2012 15:09

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