| Paynesville | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
| Coordinates: 38°37′16″N 85°29′36″W / 38.62111°N 85.49333°WCoordinates: 38°37′16″N 85°29′36″W / 38.62111°N 85.49333°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Jefferson |
| Township | Saluda |
| Elevation | 764 ft (233 m) |
| ZIP code | 47243 |
| FIPS code | 18-58518 |
| GNIS feature ID | 440949 |
Paynesville is an unincorporated community in Saluda Township, Jefferson County, Indiana.
Paynesville is located at 38°37′16″N 85°29′36″W / 38.62111°N 85.49333°W.
Paynesville was named in honor of Miller Payne, a pioneer.
Paynesville was hit by a tornado on March 2, 2012, and one person died. Three fatalities occurred about a mile away in Chelsea.