Rainsboro, Ohio

Rainsboro is an unincorporated community in Paint Township, Highland County, Ohio, United States.[1]

Rainsboro, Ohio
Unincorporated community
Official seal of Rainsboro, Ohio
CountryUnited States
StateOhio
CountyHighland
TownshipPaint
Time zoneEastern

History

Rainsboro was named for John Rains, the original owner of the town site.[2] A post office was established at Rainsboro in 1893, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1966.[3]

Notable person

Joseph B. Foraker, 37th Governor of Ohio, was born near Rainsboro in 1846.[4]

References

39.22007°N 83.42214°W / 39.22007; -83.42214


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