Painesdale is an unincorporated community in Houghton County, Michigan, United States.

Painesdale is located in Adams Township along M-26, 2.5 miles (4.0 km) southwest of South Range.

[5] Painesdale was located near the copper load, and the company designed the town following theories of efficient planning.

[5] In 1993, the town was added to the National Register of Historic Places.

[6] The designation applies to the area encompassing Painesdale streets and the Champion Mine.