Haynesville, Missouri

Haynesville is an unincorporated community in Clinton County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

Haynesville was platted in 1842, and named after Collet Haynes, an early settler.[2] A post office called Hainesville was established in 1843, the spelling was changed to Haynesville in 1880, and the post office closed in 1881.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Haynesville, Missouri
  2. "Clinton County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 21 September 2016.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 21 September 2016.

Coordinates: 39°27′41″N 94°18′57″W / 39.46139°N 94.31583°W / 39.46139; -94.31583

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