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

Capt. Prince Athearn

Local Historical Figure

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023

1. Capt. Prince Athearn Marker

Inscription. A shipbuilder from New Bedford, MA, arrived in Rising Sun in 1815. He was one of the master builders for the USS Constitution and built steamship hulls in Rising Sun for Pinkney James.

Erected by American Structurepoint, Inc. (sponsor).

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1815.

Location. 38° 56.87′ N, 84° 51.047′ W. Marker is in Rising Sun, Indiana, in Ohio County. It is in Randolph Township. Marker 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: 111 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. Oasis on the Ohio (a few steps from this marker); Col. Abel Pepper (a few steps from this marker); Shadrach Hathaway (a few steps from this marker); The Pump (a few steps from this marker); Rising Sun Lodge No. 6 (a few steps from this marker); Caleb Craft (within shouting distance of this marker); Samuel Best (within shouting 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.

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Vineyarders Built “Old Ironsides”. Athearn acted as foreman under Col. George Claghorn in building the Constitution, per this reprint of a March 18, 1927 article in the Vineyard Gazette (Submitted on May 7, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

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 55 times since then and 11 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on May 7, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

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