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

118 S. Front Street

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023

1. 118 S. Front Street Marker

Inscription. John Fulton and his wife, along with their sons Samuel and Thomas and families, became the first to settle in what would become Rising Sun in 1798. Thomas Fulton, cousin to Robert Fulton of steamboat fame, built this log house.

John Lanius purchased the building in 1819 from John James, founder of Rising Sun. John Lanius used the structure as his residence and hat shop. When Andrew Jackson took office as President in 1828, he appointed John Lanius postmaster.

This building was one of the early post offices in Rising Sun. The first post office of Rising Sun was established on September 15, 1815 with Caleb A. Craft appointed as postmaster. It is one of the few log structures still standing in Rising Sun.

[Captions]
(Top, left to right)
• Rising Sun postmark, June 9, 1845
• Government supplied hand stamp, 1831-1832
• First CUS – Overweight Postmaster's {unreadable)
(Bottom, left to right)
• Interior view.
• (no caption)
• Rear view.

Erected 2004 by Rising Sun Historic Downtown Program.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1798.

Location. 38° 56.818′ N, 84°

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51.109′ 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: 118 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. Main Street Fires (a few steps from this marker); Joseph Arthur (a few steps from this marker); 114 S. Front Street (a few steps from this marker); Horse Ferry (a few steps from this marker); American Revolution (1775-1783) (a few steps from this marker); War of 1812 (1812-1815) (a few steps from this marker); The Laughery Club (within shouting distance of this marker); Mexican War (1846-1848) (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. 118 S. Front Street Marker

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 54 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 7, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.