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

Korean War (1950-1953)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023

1. Korean War (1950-1953) Marker

Inscription. The United Nations, with the US as the principle force, came to the aid of South Korea. The fighting ended on 27 July 1953, when an armistice was signed. The agreement created the DMZ. US Battle Deaths 33,739

Erected by Kenny and Rita Ashcraft Farms (sponsor).

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Korean. A significant historical year for this entry is 1950.

Location. 38° 56.802′ N, 84° 51.098′ 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. 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 II (1941-1945) (here, next to this marker); World War I (1917-1918) (here, next to this marker); Vietnam War (1964-1975) (here, next to this marker); Rising Sun/Ohio County Veterans Memorial (here, next to this marker); Ohio County Roll of Honor (here, next to this marker); Spanish-American War (1898-1902) (here, next to this marker); Grenada (10/1983 - 11/1983) (here, next to this marker); Civil War (1861-1865) (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rising Sun.

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Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023

2. Korean War (1950-1953) Marker

Featured marker is on the sidewalk, third from the front.

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 160 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 7, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.