Windyville, Missouri Explained

Windyville is an unincorporated community in Dallas County, Missouri, United States. It is located approximately 10 miles northeast of Buffalo along Missouri routes K and MM. The Niangua River flows past to the south and east of the community.[1] It is part of the Springfield, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area

A post office called Windyville was established in 1921, and remained in operation until 1998.[2] The community was so named for the frequently windy conditions at the town site.[3]

Population

In 2020 there were 54 people that are housed in Windyville, Missouri. The population has dropped 66.7% in the last 20 years. It is 100% Caucasian. The married populace is also 100%. The community is mostly female, 56.9%, but the male population, 43.1%, isn't far behind. Windyville is a little but well-established community.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Missouri Atlas & Gazetteer, DeLorme, 1998, First edition, p. 52,
  2. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 25 September 2016.
  3. Web site: Dallas County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived). The State Historical Society of Missouri. https://web.archive.org/web/20160915120320/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_dallas.html. 25 September 2016. 2016-09-15.
  4. Web site: Zip 65783 (Windyville, MO) People. www.bestplaces.net. 2019-09-24.