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

World War II (1941-1945)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023

1. World War II (1941-1945) Marker

Inscription. WWII was the deadliest conflict in human history, marked by 50 to 85 million fatalities, most of which were civilians. It included the first use of nuclear weapons in history. US Battle Deaths 291,557

Erected by Family of WR Minks 5th Eng. 1938-1949 (sponsor).

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1941.

Location. 38° 56.803′ N, 84° 51.097′ W. Marker is in Rising Sun, Indiana, in Ohio County. It is in Randolph Township. It 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 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: World War I (1917-1918) (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); Spanish-American War (1898-1902) (here, next to this marker); Civil War (1861-1865) (here, next to this marker); Vietnam War (1964-1975) (here, next to this marker);

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Ohio County Roll of Honor (here, next to this marker); Grenada (10/1983 - 11/1983) (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rising Sun.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023

2. World War II (1941-1945) Marker

Featured marker is the second plaque from the bottom on the sidewalk.

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 188 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 7, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.