Gaines, Missouri facts for kids

Gaines is a small, quiet place located in Henry County, in the state of Missouri. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and buildings that aren't officially a town or city with their own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county area.

History of Gaines

The community of Gaines was named after a person named Ben Gaines. He was the original owner of the land where this small community began to grow.

A long time ago, in 1883, a post office was opened in Gaines. This post office was an important place for people to send and receive mail. It served the community for many years, helping people connect with others far away. However, the post office eventually closed down in 1904.