Hastain, Missouri facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hastain, Missouri
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 Hastain, Missouri
Location in Missouri
Hastain, Missouri
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Benton |
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 660 |
| GNIS feature ID | 740911 |
Hastain is a small, quiet place in Benton County, Missouri, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
Where is Hastain?
Hastain is located in the central part of Missouri. You can find it along Supplemental Route V. It is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km) east-southeast of a larger town called Warsaw.
A Look Back: Hastain's History
Hastain has a simple but interesting history. A post office was opened here in 1884. This was an important place for people to send and receive letters and packages. The post office served the community for many years. It finally closed down in 1951.
The community of Hastain got its name from a local family. The Hastain family lived in the area and were well-known. Naming places after important local families was a common practice in the past.
