Gaynorsville, Indiana facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Gaynorsville
Unincorporated community
Gaynorsville, Indiana Location in Indiana Show map of Indiana Gaynorsville, Indiana Location in the United States Show map of the United States
Country	United States
State	Indiana
County	Decatur
Township	Sand Creek
Elevation	876 ft (267 m)
ZIP code	47240
FIPS code	18-27160
GNIS feature ID	435000

Gaynorsville is a small place located in Sand Creek Township, within Decatur County, Indiana. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government, like a city or town does. Instead, it's managed by the larger county or township.

A Look Back at Gaynorsville's Past

Gaynorsville has a simple but interesting history. One important part of its past was having its own post office.

The Post Office Story

A post office is a place where people can send and receive mail. It's often a central spot for a community.

• Opening Day: The post office in Gaynorsville first opened its doors in the year 1871. This would have been a big deal for the people living there, making it easier to connect with others.
• Years of Service: For over 30 years, the post office served the community. It was a vital link for letters, newspapers, and packages.
• Closing Down: However, in 1904, the post office stopped operating. This often happened in small communities as transportation improved and people could travel to larger towns for their mail needs.

Today, Gaynorsville remains a quiet unincorporated community, part of the history and landscape of Decatur County, Indiana.