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

Caleb Craft

Local Historical Figure

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023

1. Caleb Craft Marker

Inscription. Moved here from New Rochelle, NY and was the first person to acquire property from John James purchasing two lots on Front and Fifth Streets. Craft became the first postmaster, first merchant and father of the first native-born citizen.

Erected by Century Link (sponsor).

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 38° 56.883′ N, 84° 51.038′ 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 Main 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: 1115 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: Rising Sun Churches (a few steps from this marker); Shadrach Hathaway (a few steps from this marker); The Pump (a few steps from this marker); First Sermon in Rising Sun (a few steps from this marker); Capt. Prince Athearn (within shouting distance of this marker); Talbott's Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); Col. Abel Pepper

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Oasis on the Ohio (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. Caleb Craft Marker

The markers lay flat in the sidewalk.

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 121 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 7, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 2. submitted on March 4, 2024.