Haynesville, Texas Explained

Haynesville
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Texas#USA
Pushpin Map Caption:Location within the state of Texas
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Texas
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Wichita
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population As Of:2000
Population Total:60
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:1132
Coordinates:34.0914°N -98.9158°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP codes
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID

Haynesville (also known as Punkin Center) is an unincorporated community in Wichita County, Texas, United States. It has an estimated population of 60.

Haynesville is part of the Wichita Falls metropolitan area.

History

The community was established in 1890 and originally named Punkin Center, but later renamed after Henry Haynes, a county commissioner and local farmer. During most of the 20th century, Haynesville's population ranged between roughly 60 and 100 residents.

Geography

Haynesville is located at the intersection of State Highways 25 and 240, five miles north of Electra in northwestern Wichita County. The community's elevation is 1,132 ft above sea level.

Education

The Electra Independent School District serves the community of Haynesville.