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Gaynor, Missouri
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Location of Gaynor, Missouri
Location of Gaynor, Missouri
Country United States
State Missouri
County Worth
Area
 • Total 0.19 sq mi (0.50 km2)
 • Land 0.19 sq mi (0.50 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,211 ft (369 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 12
 • Estimate 
(2019)
12
 • Density 922.68/sq mi (355.69/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
64486
Area code(s) 660
FIPS code 29-67358
GNIS feature ID 740868

Gaynor is a small, unincorporated community located in Nodaway County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. An unincorporated community means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's usually governed by the county.

History

The community of Gaynor has an interesting past. It was once known by a slightly different name: "Gaynor City."

Early Days and the Post Office

A post office, which is a place where mail is sent and received, was first opened in Gaynor City in 1879. This was an important service for the people living there.

Name Change and Closure

In 1895, the name of the post office, and therefore the community, was officially changed from Gaynor City to just Gaynor. However, the post office eventually closed its doors in 1903.

Who Was Edward Gaynor?

The community was named after a local person named Edward Gaynor. He was a tradesman, which means he worked in a skilled job or craft, serving the needs of the people in the area.

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