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

Pinkney James

Local Historical Figure

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023

1. Pinkney James Marker

Inscription. Son of city founder John James, he helped his father with Rising Sun's original survey and plat. Pinkney built steamboats and had many other business ventures in town including two cotton and woolen mills employing more than 50 people.

Erected by OMI Industries, Inc. (sponsor).

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1814.

Location. 38° 56.903′ N, 84° 51.018′ W. Marker is in Rising Sun, Indiana, in Ohio County. It is in Randolph Township. Marker can be reached from North Front Street south of 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: 129 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. Wharfboat (a few steps from this marker); John James (a few steps from this marker); Henry James (a few steps from this marker); Talbott's Mill (a few steps from this marker); Ethan Allen Brown (a few steps from this marker); First Sermon in Rising Sun (a few steps from this marker); Col. Benjamin Chambers (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Rising Sun Churches (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. Pinkney James 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 42 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 7, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 2. submitted on March 4, 2024.