Paynesville, Indiana facts for kids
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Paynesville, Indiana
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 Paynesville, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Paynesville, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Jefferson |
| Township | Saluda |
| Elevation | 768 ft (234 m) |
| ZIP code |
47243
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| FIPS code | 18-58518 |
| GNIS feature ID | 440949 |
Paynesville is a small, unincorporated community in Indiana, United States. It is located in Saluda Township, within Jefferson County. Being "unincorporated" means it is not an official city or town with its own local government. Instead, it is part of the larger county administration.
History of Paynesville
Paynesville was named after an early settler. His name was Miller Payne. He was a pioneer, meaning he was one of the first people to settle in this area.
A powerful tornado hit Paynesville on March 2, 2012. This storm caused a lot of damage to the community. It was a very sad day for everyone living there. The tornado also affected the nearby community of Chelsea.
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