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Haynesville
Haynesville is located in Texas
Haynesville
Haynesville
Location in Texas
Haynesville is located in the United States
Haynesville
Haynesville
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Texas
County Wichita
Elevation
1,132 ft (345 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total 60
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)

Haynesville is a small place in Wichita County, Texas, United States. It is also known by the fun nickname Punkin Center. About 60 people live here.

Haynesville is not an official city or town with its own government. Instead, it is called an unincorporated community. This means it is part of the larger Wichita Falls metropolitan area, which includes Wichita Falls and other nearby communities.

History of Haynesville

How Haynesville Started

The community of Haynesville began in 1890. When it was first settled, people called it Punkin Center. Later, its name was changed to Haynesville. It was named after Henry Haynes. He was a local farmer and also a county commissioner. A county commissioner is someone who helps manage the local government for the county.

Population Over Time

For most of the 1900s, the number of people living in Haynesville stayed pretty steady. Its population usually ranged between 60 and 100 residents.

Where is Haynesville?

Location and Roads

Haynesville is located in the northwestern part of Wichita County, Texas. You can find it where two main roads meet: State Highway 25 and State Highway 240. It is about five miles north of a town called Electra.

Elevation of the Community

The land where Haynesville is located is 1,132 feet above sea level. This measurement tells you how high a place is compared to the ocean's surface.

Education in Haynesville

Students living in Haynesville attend schools that are part of the Electra Independent School District. This school district serves the community and provides education for its young people.

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