Heatonville, Missouri facts for kids
Heatonville is a very small place in Lawrence County, Missouri, in the United States. It's called an "unincorporated community," which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does. Heatonville is found along a historic road, former U.S. Route 66, which is now known as Route 96. It's about six miles (or 10 kilometers) northeast of a larger town called Mount Vernon.
History of Heatonville
Heatonville has a short but interesting history. It was named after a person named Daniel Heaton. He was the first owner of the land where this community grew.
The Post Office
A post office is a place where you can send and receive mail. In 1872, a post office was opened in this area. It was first called "Heaton." Later, in 1888, its name was changed to "Heatonville." However, the post office did not stay open for very long. It closed down just a few years later, in 1891. Even though the post office closed, the name Heatonville stuck around for the community.
