Happy Birthday Rainsville! In the fall of 2006, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Rainsville's city government. The city known as "The Crossroads of Sand Mountain" was incorporated in the fall of 1956. ______________________________________________ A look at the past Photograph collection   Business / Political Leaders Gallery Community Gallery One (1910s - 1950s) Community Gallery Two (1960s - 1990s) Family Galleries (1910s - 1950s) School Gallery Church Gallery Boy Scouts / Girls Scouts Gallery Rainsville Home Demonstration Club (1962-1964) The triple dedication ceremony of 1964 The Story of Rainsville: THE CITY'S HISTORY   Page 1: Background history: the 1800's Page 2: Settlers come to area   Page 3: A name for this town; and The Santileon City auctions of 1914 Page 4: School and church history   Page 5: 1956 - Rainsville becomes an incorporated town   Page 6: Rainsville - Alabama fastest growing town of the 1960s Page 7: Milestones: some leading events in the city's history (1956-2006)   Newspaper highlights from 1904 - 1930 (coming soon) Newspaper highlights from 1959 - 1983 (coming soon)   Business / Political Leaders Gallery Community Gallery One (1910s-1950s)  Community Gallery Two (1960s-1990s)   Family Galleries School Gallery Church Gallery