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Rainsville, Indiana
Unincorporated community and Census-designated place
Rainsville, Indiana is located in Warren County, Indiana
Rainsville, Indiana
Rainsville, Indiana
Location in Warren County, Indiana
Rainsville, Indiana is located in Indiana
Rainsville, Indiana
Rainsville, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Rainsville, Indiana is located in the United States
Rainsville, Indiana
Rainsville, Indiana
Location in the United States
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
 (2020)
 • Total 28
 • Density 135.92/sq mi (52.45/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47918
Area code(s) 765
GNIS feature ID 2806548

Rainsville is a very small unincorporated community located in Pine Township, Warren County, in the state of Indiana, United States. An unincorporated community means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.

A Look Back: Rainsville's History

Rainsville was officially planned and mapped out, a process called platting, on April 16, 1833. A man named Isaac Rains created the town. He had already built a mill there the year before. The community was named Rainsville in his honor.

A post office was opened in Rainsville on February 5, 1836. This allowed people to send and receive mail. However, the post office eventually closed its doors on September 15, 1904.

Where is Rainsville Located?

Rainsville is situated about 4 miles southwest of a place called Pine Village. It is also located about 2.5 miles east of U.S. Route 41, which is a major highway.

A stream called Big Pine Creek flows through the area. It starts near Pine Village, goes around the north side of Rainsville, and then continues flowing to the southwest.

Who Lives in Rainsville?

According to the 2020 United States Census, the population of Rainsville was 28 people. This shows it is a very small community.

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
2020 28 —
U.S. Decennial Census

Pictures of Rainsville

  • Rainsville Indiana map from 1877 atlas

    Map from an 1877 atlas showing Rainsville

  • Rainsville Community Church, Rainsville, Indiana

    The Rainsville Community Church

  • Illiana Antique Power Exhibition train

    A miniature passenger train at the Illiana Antique Power Exhibition, which is held near Rainsville.

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