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

Ohio County

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023

1. Ohio County Marker

Inscription. Ohio County was officially formed on January 4, 1844 when the Governor of Indiana approved an act passed by the state's House and Senate. At 87 square miles, Ohio County is the state's smallest county in size. It is also the smallest in population at 6,128 (2010 Census).

Erected by Ohio County Community Foundation (sponsor).

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. A significant historical date for this entry is January 4, 1844.

Location. 38° 56.835′ N, 84° 51.077′ 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: Judge Alexander C. Downey (here, next to this marker); William Clore (a few steps from this marker); The Ohio County Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); Smith Riggs Blacksmith Shop (a few steps from this marker); Earliest Ferry in Rising Sun (a few steps from this marker); John Downey Works (a few steps

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from this marker); J.W. Talbott (within shouting distance of this marker); Horse Ferry (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.

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 151 times since then and 7 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.