Batesville is an
unincorporated community
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in eastern
Butler County, in the
U.S. state
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of
Missouri
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.
The community is located in the flatlands of southeast Missouri on
Missouri Route 51
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between
Broseley
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to the south and
Rossville to the north.
Poplar Bluff is to the northwest.
History
A post office called Batesville was established in 1902 and remained in operation until 1910. The community was named after Horace Bates, owner of the site.
Notable person
*
William N. Barron, Butler County Railroad official who built a track on Horace Bates' farm.
References
Unincorporated communities in Butler County, Missouri
Unincorporated communities in Missouri
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