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Hayti is a city in central Pemiscot County, Missouri. It is the second-largest community in the county, with a population of 2,939 at the 2010 census.
History
Hayti first came into existence in the 1870s but was not a significant settlement until 1894, as a stop on the newly-constructed Kennett to Caruthersville Railroad. The origin of the town's name is uncertain. Many believe it was named after the country of Haiti, though this is somewhat undermined by the different spelling and pronunciation (with the second syllable pronounced as "-tie" rather than "-tee"). Others argue it came from a local doctor, one G. Hayes.[1]
The city grew rapidly after the arrival of the railroad; by 1912 it included two banks, several manufacturing facilities, various churches, and a newspaper.[2] Its population and economic productivity have declined since the 1980s, though businesses along nearby Interstate 55 have compensated for this somewhat.
Geography
Hayti is located in east-central Pemiscot County, about six miles northwest of Caruthersville. It lies at or near the intersection of several important highways: Interstate 55, Interstate 155, and U.S. Route 412 all meet just southeast of town, providing quick access to Arkansas and Tennessee as well as the rest of the "Bootheel" region. Missouri State Highway 84 also intersects with I-55 on the eastern edge of Hayti, forming an important stopping point for interstate travelers, as several restaurants and gas stations are clustered nearby.
Hayti lies on a slight ridge between the Mississippi River to the east and several streams that feed into the Little River to the west. It has a total area of 2.31 square miles, and an average elevation of 269 feet.[3]