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

Rising Sun Sesquicentennial

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023

1. Rising Sun Sesquicentennial Marker

Inscription. The City of Rising Sun celebrated its Sesquicentennial Birthday, 150 years, July 5-11, 1964. Festivities included 4-H activities, king/queen contest, fireworks, pet parade, talent show, various music acts, ice cream social, beard judging, teen hop, square dance and parade.

Erected by Rising Sun Fire Department (sponsor).

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is July 5, 1964.

Location. 38° 56.754′ N, 84° 51.15′ 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 1st 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: 214 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. Pilotless Plane (here, next to this marker); Rising Sun-Ohio County Consolidated High School (here, next to this marker); Ohio County Elementary Middle School (a few steps from this marker); Rising Sun Tornado (within shouting distance of this marker); 1974 Tornados (within shouting distance of this marker); Rising Sun Airport (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Riverboat Gaming Referendum (within shouting distance of this marker); Cass-Union Consolidated School (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 50 times since then and 17 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on May 8, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

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