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

Judge Alexander C. Downey

Local Historical Figure

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023

1. Judge Alexander C. Downey Marker

Inscription. Moved to Rising Sun from Ohio in 1844. Downey was elected to the Indiana State Senate in 1862 and the Indiana State Supreme Court in 1870. He also was a Brigadier-General in the Indiana Legion.

Erected by Legisgroup Public Affairs, LLC (sponsor).

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Law Enforcement. A significant historical year for this entry is 1844.

Location. 38° 56.831′ N, 84° 51.08′ 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: 110 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: Ohio County (here, next to this marker); The Ohio County Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); John Downey Works (a few steps from this marker); William Clore (a few steps from this marker); J.W. Talbott (a few steps from this marker); Smith Riggs Blacksmith Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Earliest Ferry in Rising Sun

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(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.

Also see . . . Alexander Downey. Wikipedia entry on the Indiana State Supreme Court justice. (Submitted on May 8, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

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 October 17, 2025. 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 20 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.