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

John Fulton

Local Historical Figure

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023

1. John Fulton Marker

Inscription. Relative of Robert Fulton, inventor of the steamboat, John, his son Samuel and their families moved here from Lancaster Co., PA. They first traveled to Pittsburgh by two-horse wagons then by flatboats to Rising Sun, settling in 1798.

Erected by City of Rising Sun (sponsored by).

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1798.

Location. 38° 56.932′ N, 84° 50.999′ W. Marker is in Rising Sun, Indiana, in Ohio County. It is in Randolph Township. It can be reached from North Front Street north of Fourth Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is on the sidewalk. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 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: Col. Benjamin Chambers (within shouting distance of this marker); Ethan Allen Brown (within shouting distance of this marker); John James (within shouting distance of this marker); Pinkney James (within shouting distance of this marker); Wharfboat (within shouting distance of this marker); Henry James (within shouting distance of this marker); Talbott's Mill

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Sermon in Rising Sun (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rising Sun.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023

2. John Fulton Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 154 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 7, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.