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

Vietnam War (1964-1975)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023

1. Vietnam War (1964-1975) Marker

Inscription. A war in SE Asia in which the US fought in the 1960s and 1970s. The war was from 1954 to 1975 between communist N Vietnam and noncommunist S Vietnam. US Battle deaths 58,220 Indiana Battle deaths 1,534

Erected by Donald Young and Sons Trucking (sponsor).

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Vietnam. A significant historical year for this entry is 1964.

Location. 38° 56.801′ N, 84° 51.099′ W. Marker is in Rising Sun, Indiana, in Ohio County. It is in Randolph Township. It is on 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

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and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ohio County Roll of Honor (here, next to this marker); Grenada (10/1983 - 11/1983) (here, next to this marker); Korean War (1950-1953) (here, next to this marker); Panama (12/1989 - 01/1990) (here, next to this marker); Desert Shield/Desert Storm (1990-191) (here, next to this marker); World War II (1941-1945) (here, next to this marker); World War I (1917-1918) (here, next to this marker); Rising Sun/Ohio County Veterans Memorial (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. Vietnam War (1964-1975) Marker

Marker is on the circular sidewalk.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 157 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 8, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.