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

Sharing the Wealth

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023

1. Sharing the Wealth Marker

Inscription. In July 1996, the City of Rising Sun implemented a revenue sharing plan where other local municipalities and counties benefited quarterly from gaming revenue received. The plan, a first of its kind in Indiana, is used as a model throughout the country.

Erected by The City of Rising Sun (sponsor).

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1996.

Location. 38° 56.734′ N, 84° 51.17′ 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: 224 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. Riverboat Gaming Referendum (here, next to this marker); Rising Sun's Casino (a few steps from this marker); 1974 Tornados (a few steps from this marker); Ohio County Elementary Middle School (within shouting distance of this marker); Pilotless Plane (within shouting distance of this marker); Rising Sun Sesquicentennial (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Rising Sun-Ohio County Consolidated High School (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.

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 51 times since then and 11 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on May 8, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

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