Rainsboro, Ohio Explained

Rainsboro, Ohio
Settlement Type:	Unincorporated community
Subdivision Type:	Country
Subdivision Name:	United States
Subdivision Type1:	State
Subdivision Name1:	Ohio
Subdivision Type2:	County
Subdivision Name2:	Highland
Subdivision Type3:	Township
Subdivision Name3:	Paint
Unit Pref:	Metric
Population Density Km2:	auto
Timezone1:	Eastern

Rainsboro is an unincorporated community in Paint Township, Highland County, Ohio, United States.

History

Rainsboro was named for John Rains, the original owner of the town site.^[1] A post office was established at Rainsboro in 1893, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1966.^[2]

Notable person

Joseph B. Foraker, 37th Governor of Ohio, was born near Rainsboro in 1846.^[3]

References

39.2201°N -83.4221°W

Notes and References

1. Book: Lyle S. Evans. A Standard History of Ross County, Ohio: An Authentic Narrative of the Past, with Particular Attention to the Modern Era in the Commercial, Industrial, Civic and Social Development. 1917. Lewis Publishing Company. 786.
2. Web site: Highland County . Jim Forte Postal History . 15 September 2014.
3. Book: Federal Writers' Project. Ohio: The Ohio Guide. 1940. WPA. 978-1-62376-034-2. 509.