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

Ethan Allen Brown

Local Historical Figure

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023

1. Ethan Allen Brown Marker

Inscription. Obtained several thousand acres near Rising Sun in 1803 then left in 1804 for Cincinnati to practice law. Brown became Ohio's 7th governor in 1818, retired to Rising Sun in 1836, then was an Indiana State Representative from 1841-43

Erected by Ewbank & Kramer (sponsor).

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Law Enforcement. A significant historical year for this entry is 1803.

Location. 38° 56.913′ N, 84° 51.011′ 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 left when traveling south. 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. Col. Benjamin Chambers (a few steps from this marker); John James (a few steps from this marker); Pinkney James (a few steps from this marker); Wharfboat (within shouting distance of this marker); Henry James (within shouting distance of this marker); John Fulton (within shouting distance of this marker); Talbott's Mill

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(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.

Also see . . . Ethan A. Brown 1818-1822. Biography on Ohio's seventh governor, who served from 1818-1822. (Ohio Historical Society) (Submitted on May 7, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023

2. Ethan Allen Brown Marker

The markers lay flat in the sidewalk.

Ethan Allen Brown (1776-1852) image. Click for full size.

John Henry Witt (Public Domain), 1869

3. Ethan Allen Brown (1776-1852)

This posthumous portrait of Brown hangs in the Ohio Statehouse.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 48 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 7, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 2. submitted on March 4, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3. submitted on May 7, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.