Haseltine, Missouri facts for kids

Haseltine is a small, unincorporated community located in Greene County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. An unincorporated community is a place that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town. Haseltine is situated west of Springfield, right next to Interstate 44 on U.S. Route 266.

The Story of Haseltine

This community has been known by a couple of other names in the past. It was once called "Dorchester" and also "Hazeltine Station." A place for sending and receiving mail, known as a post office, was set up in Dorchester in 1881. This post office served the community for many years, finally closing down in 1904. The name "Haseltine" comes from the local Hazeltine family, who were important in the area's history.