Cainsville is a small city in Madison Township, Harrison County, Missouri., bordering the Mercer County line. Founded in 1885, Cainsville was named for Peter Cain, an early settler, although its settlement dates back as far as 1854 or earlier. Along with Isaac Waldrop and Henry Kennedy, Peter Cain build a frame saw and flouring mill on the Thompson Fork of the Grand River, powered by a wooden dam across the river. Since customers often had to wait a long while for grist, a large shed served as sleeping and cooking accommodations, and later a general store not far from the mill site. From 1857 to 1861, he ran a mercantile store with John Bailey. A post office was established for Cainsville in Mercer County in 1857, but moved to Harrison County the following year; at that time. The spelling of the town’s name was changed to Cainesville in 1925, but it later reverted to the original spelling. Cainsville is north of Mount Moriah, northeast of Ridgeway, east of Blythedale and Eagleville, and southwest of Mercer.
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Situated in rural Mercer County, near Cainsville, Missouri, the congregation was organized as a Methodist Church in 1856, becoming a non-denominational congregation in 2007, when the Methodist Conference failed to appoint a pastor to serve the church. Its history, bylaws and a statement of faith are put forward, with service schedules, a calendar of events, and photographs.
http://www.bethelchurchmo.org/
Cainsville Assembly of God Church
Established in 1912, the congregation serves the city of Cainsville, Missouri. Its location, history, and beliefs are outlined, along with a calendar of events, an overview of its programs and ministries, service times, and contacts.
http://www.cainsvilleassemblyofgod.com/
Accredited by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, the public school system in Cainsville offers a PK-12th grade curriculum. A district calendar, class schedules, faculty, staff, and administrative contacts, lunch menus, and school bulletins are presented.
http://cainsville.k12.mo.us/
The official municipal web site offers council agendas and minutes, and access to various forms and documents, administrative and departmental contacts, a city calendar, and public notices.
http://www.cainsville.com/
Located on Washington Street, near the intersection of Highway N and Highway V, the congregation is affiliated with the Disciples of Christ. Directions, a schedule of programs and events, and contact data are posted.
http://www.firstc3.org/
The horse and cattle ranch in Cainsville, Missouri is highlighted, including its other concerns, such as German Shepherd dogs, a nature center, and tours of its barn yard. Photographs and contacts are featured.
http://www.paintedskyfarm.com/
