Paynesville, Indiana

Paynesville is an unincorporated community in Saluda Township, Jefferson County, Indiana.

Paynesville, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Paynesville
Paynesville
Coordinates: 38°37′16″N 85°29′36″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyJefferson
TownshipSaluda
Elevation764 ft (233 m)
ZIP code
47243
FIPS code18-58518[2]
GNIS feature ID440949

History

Paynesville was named in honor of Miller Payne, a pioneer.[3]

Paynesville was hit by a tornado on March 2, 2012, and one person died. Three fatalities occurred about a mile away in Chelsea.[4]

Geography

Paynesville is located at 38°37′16″N 85°29′36″W.

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See also

References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 258. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. This village was named for Miller Payne, an early settler.
  4. Grace Schneider. The Courier-Journal. (March 4, 2012). "Indiana couple died as they lived, side by side". Courier Journal. Retrieved 2012-03-06. His home was flattened and first responders found his body beneath the rubble of his residence, which was blown down a hillside, Jackson, the coroner, said.



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