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

Col. Benjamin Chambers

Local Historical Figure

 
 
Col. Benjamin Chambers Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023
1. Col. Benjamin Chambers Marker
Inscription. While commissioned under the John Adams administration in 1799 to survey lands west of the Great Miami River, he was drawn to Rising Sun. In 1803, he built a cabin here where he lived with his family until 1809.
 
Erected by Aurora Lumber Company, Inc. (sponsor).
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1799.
 
Location. 38° 56.919′ N, 84° 51.008′ W. Marker is in Rising Sun, Indiana, in Ohio County. It is in Randolph Township. Marker can be reached from the intersection of North Front Street and Fourth Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is on the sidewalk along the riverfront. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 135 N Front St, Rising Sun IN 47040, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ethan Allen Brown (a few steps from this marker); John James (a few steps from this marker); John Fulton (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 (within shouting distance of this marker); First Sermon in Rising Sun (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rising Sun.
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Col. Benjamin Chambers Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023
2. Col. Benjamin Chambers Marker
The markers lay flat in the sidewalk.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on March 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 47 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos:   1. submitted on May 7, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.   2. submitted on March 4, 2024.

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Apr. 29, 2024