Randolph Township in Rising Sun in Ohio County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The Pump

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023

1. The Pump Marker

Inscription. This pump is the only visible reminder of the steam-powered flour mill of Joseph W. Talbott (1833-1902), great-grandfather of Senator Robert Dole. It provided water for the horses of Mr. Talbott's customers.

Built in the 1820's, the mill was purchased and enlarged by Mr. Talbott in 1847. Unlike many mills of the day, this one was financially successful and helped make Mr. Talbott one of the leading businessmen of Rising Sun. The mill burned down in 1889. Parts of the foundation lie in the riverbank underneath your feet.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1847.

Location. 38° 56.871′ N, 84° 51.037′ W. Marker is in Rising Sun, Indiana, in Ohio County. It is in Randolph Township. It is on North Front Street north of Main Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 111 N Front St, Rising Sun IN 47040, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southern Indiana.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Ohio River Valley,

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Shadrach Hathaway (a few steps from this marker); Capt. Prince Athearn (a few steps from this marker); Oasis on the Ohio (a few steps from this marker); Col. Abel Pepper (a few steps from this marker); Caleb Craft (a

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few steps from this marker); Rising Sun Lodge No. 6 (within shouting distance of this marker); Rising Sun Churches (within shouting distance of this marker); Samuel Best (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rising Sun.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023

2. The Pump Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 138 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 7, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.