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

114 S. Front Street

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023

1. 114 S. Front Street Marker

Inscription. Built in 1817 by steamboat captain and boat owner Daniel Brown. This building has a long and interesting history. Rumors and suspicions abounded that Captain Brown counterfeited United States Bank notes. While in New Orleans he was arrested and imprisoned. He died before he could go to trial.

From 1817-1844 the second floor served as the first home of the Masonic Lodge. It was also used for balls, other club meetings and by the Tippecanoe Club of 1840 (to elect William Henry Harrison President).

In the 1820's Colonel S.S. Scott operated the Commodore Perry Inn. Off and on over the course of history the three-story building has been used as a hotel (known as the Empire House) or as an apartment building.

[Captions]
(Top, left to right)
• Business card, date unknown
• The 1937 flood reached halfway up the first floor of the Empire House, which at the time was the Dower Apartments.
• Ad from the 1880 Rising Sun Recorder.
(Bottom, left to right)
• Empire House, 2004.
• Interior view.

Erected 2004 by Rising Sun Historic Downtown Program.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1817.

Location. 38° 56.828′ N,

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84° 51.103′ W. Marker is in Rising Sun, Indiana, in Ohio County. It is in Randolph Township. Marker is on South Front Street south of Main Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 114 S 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. 118 S. Front Street (a few steps from this marker); J.W. Talbott (a few steps from this marker); Horse Ferry (a few steps from this marker); John Downey Works (a few steps from this marker); Main Street Fires (within shouting distance of this marker); The Ohio County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph Arthur (within shouting distance of this marker); Judge Alexander C. Downey (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rising Sun.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023

2. 114 S. Front Street Marker

Marker is left of the main entrance door.

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 48 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 7, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.