Gaynor, Missouri

Gaynor is an extinct community in northeastern Nodaway County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. It was the highest elevation community in Nodaway County; after its extinction, Wilcox is now the highest elevation community in the county.

History

Some variant names include "Gaynor City" and "Gainor City". A post office called Gaynor City was established in 1879, the name was changed to Gaynor in 1895, and the post office closed in 1903. The community has the name of Edward Gaynor, a local tradesman. Its population was about 25 in 1882.