Batesville, Missouri facts for kids
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Batesville, Missouri
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 Batesville, Missouri
Location in Missouri
Batesville, Missouri
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Butler |
| Elevation | 322 ft (98 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 573 |
| GNIS feature ID | 713732 |
Batesville is a small place in eastern Butler County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. It's called an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
This community is located in the flat areas of southeast Missouri. You can find it along Missouri Route 51, a main road. It's situated between two other places: Broseley to the south and Rossville to the north. The larger city of Poplar Bluff is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km) to the northwest.
History of Batesville
Batesville got its name from Horace Bates, who owned the land where the community was built.
Early Post Office
A post office was opened in Batesville in 1902. It helped people send and receive mail in the area. However, it only stayed open for eight years, closing down in 1910.
People from Batesville
William N. Barron
One notable person connected to Batesville was William N. Barron. He was an important official for a railroad company in Butler County. He helped build a railroad track right on Horace Bates' farm, which was a big deal for transportation in the area at the time.
