Haynesville (also known as Punkin Center) is an

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, United States. It has an estimated population of 60. Haynesville is part of the

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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

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25 and

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, 5 miles north of

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in northwestern Wichita County. The community's elevation is 1,132 ft above sea level.

Education

The

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serves the community of Haynesville.

External links

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