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

1937 Ohio River Flood

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023

1. 1937 Ohio River Flood Marker

Inscription. The worst flood in Rising Sun's history peaked on Jan. 26, 1937. Official river readings upstream in Cincinnati gauged the crest at 80.0 feet. Downstream at Markland, the recorded high-water mark was 76.1 feet. Damage was extensive along the entire Ohio River Valley.

Erected by Markland Funeral Home (sponsor).

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is January 26, 1937.

Location. 38° 56.781′ N, 84° 51.129′ W. Marker is in Rising Sun, Indiana, in Ohio County. It is in Randolph Township. It 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.

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,

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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: Rising Sun Regatta (here, next to this marker); “Hoosier Boy” (a few steps from this marker); American Legion (a few steps from this marker); Cass-Union Consolidated School (a few steps from this marker); John James (a few steps from this marker); Main Street Coal Yard (within shouting distance of this marker); Rising Sun Airport (within shouting distance of this marker); Rising Sun Tornado (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rising Sun.

Historical Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker

2. Historical Marker

The markers lay flat in the sidewalk.

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 351 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 8, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 2. submitted on June 30, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.