Haynesville, Texas

Haynesville
Unincorporated community
Haynesville
Location within the state of Texas
Haynesville
Haynesville (the US)
Coordinates: 34°5′29″N 98°54′57″W / 34.09139°N 98.91583°W / 34.09139; -98.91583Coordinates: 34°5′29″N 98°54′57″W / 34.09139°N 98.91583°W / 34.09139; -98.91583
Country United States
State Texas
County Wichita
Elevation 1,132 ft (345 m)
Population (2000)
 • Total 60
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)

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, Texas Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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 feet above sea level.

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 twentieth century, Haynesville's population ranged between approximately 60 and 100 residents.

Education

The Electra Independent School District serves the community of Haynesville.

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