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

William Clore

Local Historical Figure

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023

1. William Clore Marker

Inscription. Originally from Boone Co., KY, he moved to Rising Sun and founded Clore Plow, a manufacturer of farm equipment. It was a key company in our young nation. Up to 400 flatboats left Rising Sun daily each spring with goods going to southern ports.

Erected by Rising Sun Fire Department (sponsor).

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1838.

Location. 38° 56.84′ N, 84° 51.076′ W. Marker is in Rising Sun, Indiana, in Ohio County. It is in Randolph Township. It can be reached from South Front Street south of Main 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: 106 S 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: Smith Riggs Blacksmith Shop (a few steps from this marker); Ohio County (a few steps from this marker); Earliest Ferry in Rising Sun (a few steps from this marker); Judge Alexander C. Downey (a few steps from this marker); The Ohio County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); John Downey Works (within shouting distance of this

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marker); J.W. Talbott (within shouting distance of this marker); Samuel Best (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rising Sun.

Historical Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker

2. Historical Marker

The markers lay flat in the sidewalk.

Former Clore Plow Works Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023

3. Former Clore Plow Works Building

It now houses the Ohio County Historical Museum.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 173 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 7, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 2. submitted on June 30, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3. submitted on May 8, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.