Rainsville, Indiana facts for kids
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Rainsville, Indiana
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 Rainsville, Indiana
Location in Warren County, Indiana
Rainsville, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Rainsville, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Warren |
| Township | Pine |
| Founded | 1833 |
| Founded by | Isaac Rains |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.21 sq mi (0.53 km2) |
| • Land | 0.21 sq mi (0.53 km2) |
| Elevation | 679 ft (207 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 28 |
| • Density | 135.92/sq mi (52.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47918
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2806548 |
Rainsville is a small unincorporated community in Pine Township, Warren County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
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History
Rainsville was platted on April 16, 1833, by Isaac Rains, who had built a mill here the previous year; the town was named for him. A post office was established on February 5, 1836, and closed on September 15, 1904.
Geography
Rainsville is located 4 miles (6.4 km) southwest of Pine Village and 2.5 miles (4.0 km) east of U.S. Route 41. Big Pine Creek flows from Pine Village, around the north side of the town, and continues to the southwest.
Demographics
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| 2020 | 28 | — | |
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Gallery
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Map from 1877 atlas
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Rainsville Community Church
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A miniature passenger train at the Illiana Antique Power Exhibition, one mile west of Rainsville.
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