Raintown, Indiana Explained

Raintown is an unincorporated community in Hendricks County, Indiana, in the United States.

History

A post office was established at Raintown in 1872, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1914.^[1] The community was named after Hiram Rain, the owner of a mill.^[2]

References

39.8783°N -86.51°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Hendricks County . Jim Forte Postal History . 3 October 2014.
2. Book: Baker, Ronald L.. From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. registration. October 1995. Indiana University Press. 978-0-253-32866-3. 275. ...and named for Hiram Rain, who had a sawmill here..