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

Civil War (1861-1865)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023

1. Civil War (1861-1865) Marker

Inscription. The war fought in the United States between northern and southern states in which the Confederacy sought to establish itself as a separate nation. Battle deaths (Union) 140,414. Battle deaths (Confederate) 74,524

Erected by Robert D. and Nero Luken (sponsors).

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.

Location. 38° 56.805′ N, 84° 51.098′ W. Marker is in Rising Sun, Indiana, in Ohio County. It is in Randolph Township. Marker can be reached from South Front Street north of 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is on the circular sidewalk at the Veteran’s Memorial at Rising Sun Riverpark. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 122 N 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. Spanish-American War (1898-1902) (here, next to this marker); World War I (1917-1918) (here, next to this marker); World War II (1941-1945) (here, next to this marker); Mexican War (1846-1848) (here, next to this marker); Rising Sun/Ohio County Veterans Memorial (here, next to this marker); Korean War (1950-1953) (here, next to this marker); War of 1812 (1812-1815)

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(here, next to this marker); Vietnam War (1964-1975) (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rising Sun.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023

2. Civil War (1861-1865) Marker

Marker is on the circular sidewalk.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 39 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 7, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 2. submitted on May 8, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.