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

J.W. Talbott

Local Historical Figure

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 17, 2024

1. J.W. Talbott Marker

Inscription. The great-grandfather of U.S. Senator Bob Dole. Talbott purchased a mill on the Rising Sun riverfront in 1847 built by Moses Turner in 1827. The mill burnt in 1889. Senator Dole visited the site of the former mill in 1998.

Erected by Fox Farms and Turner Farms (sponsor).

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

Location. 38° 56.823′ N, 84° 51.09′ 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: 116 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: John Downey Works (here, next to this marker); Horse Ferry (a few steps from this marker); The Ohio County Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); Main Street Fires (a few steps from this marker); 114 S. Front Street (a few steps from this marker); Judge Alexander C. Downey (a few steps from this marker); Ohio County

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph Arthur (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 June 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 139 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 25, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 2. submitted on June 30, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.