Haynesville, Missouri facts for kids

Haynesville is a small, unincorporated community located in southern Clinton County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. An unincorporated community means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. This little community is found just east of the I-35 highway and north of Missouri Route PP. Nearby, about two miles southwest, is the community of Holt.

The Story of Haynesville

Haynesville was officially platted in 1842. This means its streets and lots were planned and mapped out. The community was named after an early settler in the area, Collet Haynes. A post office was opened here in 1843. Interestingly, it was first spelled "Hainesville." The spelling was changed to "Haynesville" in 1880. However, the post office closed just one year later, in 1881.