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

The Laughery Club

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023

1. The Laughery Club Marker

Inscription. The Laughery Club was founded in 1900 on what became Camp Shore in 1969. The club was on 22 acres with a luxurious 32-room clubhouse. A full-sized baseball field was added in 1919 and used by the Cincinnati Reds for spring training. In the 1940s-60s, it was a Jewish youth center.

Erected by City of Rising Sun (sponsor).

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Parks & Recreational Areas • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.

Location. 38° 56.805′ N, 84° 51.108′ 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 sidewalk along the riverfront. 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. American Revolution (1775-1783) (here, next to this marker); War of 1812 (1812-1815) (here, next to this marker); J.W. Whitlock (a few steps from this marker); Mexican War (1846-1848) (a few steps from this marker); Global War on Terror (Oct. 2001-Present) (a few steps from this marker); Desert Shield/Desert Storm (1990-191)

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(a few steps from this marker); Panama (12/1989 - 01/1990) (a few steps from this marker); Joseph Arthur (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rising Sun.

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1. Laughery Club. The name most likely originated from its beautiful setting on the Ohio River, about halfway between Rising Sun and Aurora, almost opposite Laughery Island so near Laughery Creek. (Northern Kentucky Views) (Submitted on May 8, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. Eddy Baylis Killed Himself, Then Three Trees Committed Suicide in Memory. Laughery Club members planted magnolia trees in honor of Baylis and another member who had died. Only one of the trees survived. (Greg Hand, Cincinnati Magazine, posted Dec. 18, 2016) (Submitted on May 8, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

The Laughery Club image. Click for full size.

From The Ohio Magazine (June 1907) as digitized by Google (Public Domain), 1907

2. The Laughery Club

The clubhouse was destroyed by fire in 1912.

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 145 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 8, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

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