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

Cass-Union Consolidated School

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023

1. Cass-Union Consolidated School Marker

Inscription. In early April 1940, work began on the Cass-Union Consolidated School. It opened on September 15, 1941 (later dedicated Jan. 1943) welcoming students from one-room schools in Cass and Union Townships plus Halls Mills in Randolph. The initial student body was 140 pupils.

Erected by Friendship State Bank (sponsor).

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical date for this entry is September 15, 1941.

Location. 38° 56.774′ N, 84° 51.137′ W. Marker is in Rising Sun, Indiana, in Ohio County. It is in Randolph Township. Marker can be reached from South Front Street south of 2nd Street, on the left when traveling south. Marker is on the sidewalk along the riverfront. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 210 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. Rising Sun Airport (a few steps from this marker); Rising Sun Tornado (a few steps from this marker); 1937 Ohio River Flood (a few steps from this marker); Rising Sun Regatta (a few steps from this marker); “Hoosier Boy” (within shouting distance of this marker); American Legion (within shouting distance of this marker); Rising Sun-Ohio County Consolidated High School

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

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via Don Potter (Public Domain)

2. Cass-Union Consolidated School

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 109 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 8, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

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