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

Rising Sun Regatta

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023

1. Rising Sun Regatta Marker

Inscription. The first Rising Sun Regatta was held on July 4, 1925. A huge crowd of about 20,000 people lined the bank. On race day, the road from Aurora to Rising Sun was closed for improvement. Most fans from Cincinnati came down on the Kentucky side then crossed by ferry.

Erected by Aurora Lumber Company, Inc. (sponsor).

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Sports • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1925.

Location. 38° 56.782′ N, 84° 51.129′ W. Marker is in Rising Sun, Indiana, in Ohio County. It is in Randolph Township. Marker can be reached from the intersection of South Front Street and 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: 200 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. 1937 Ohio River Flood (here, next to this marker); “Hoosier Boy” (here, next to this marker); American Legion (a few steps from this marker); John James (a few steps from this marker); Cass-Union Consolidated School (a few steps from this marker); Main Street Coal Yard (a few steps from this marker); Rising Sun Airport

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Rising Sun Centennial (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rising Sun.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 41 times since then and 7 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on May 8, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

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