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

John Downey Works

Local Historical Figure

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023

1. John Downey Works Marker

Inscription. Born near Rising Sun in 1847 and served in the Civil War at age 16. In 1879, Works served one term in the Indiana Legislature. He later became a California Supreme Court Justice and, in 1911, a U.S. Senator.

Erected by American Legion Post 59 (sponsor).

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Law Enforcement. A significant historical year for this entry is 1847.

Location. 38° 56.827′ N, 84° 51.087′ 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: The Ohio County Courthouse (here, next to this marker); J.W. Talbott (here, next to this marker); Judge Alexander C. Downey (a few steps from this marker); Horse Ferry (a few steps from this marker); Ohio County (a few steps from this marker); 114 S. Front Street (a few steps from this marker); Main Street Fires (within shouting

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distance of this marker); William Clore (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rising Sun.

Also see . . . John D. Works. Wikipedia entry on the lawyer, politician and judge. (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.

John Downey Works (1847-1928) image. Click for full size.

Harris & Ewing, via Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division (Public Domain)

3. John Downey Works (1847-1928)

Poor health forced his move from Indiana to California, where he steadily rose in state politics.

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 189 times since then and 17 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.