Near Charlestown in Clark County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Ohio River Landing: Getting here was half the fun!
Photographed by Tom Bosse, June 13, 2026
1. Ohio River Landing: Marker
Catching a Steamer to Rose Island
Families eager to escape the heat in the city looked forward to a trip to Rose Island. They woke early, packed a picnic, and headed to the riverfront to catch a steamer. Jammed with people, the steamboat ride complete with music was part of the fun.
The Rose Island Entrance
Gothic-style iron lamps flanked the entryway and lighted gravel walks branched out in all directions.
As they arrived by boat, visitors enjoyed an elegant welcome. They passed through an iron gate mounted on native stone pillars. Above their heads, an electric sign beamed Rose Islands name for miles up and down the river.
Did you know?
The steamboat ride from Louisville took 90-120 minutes each way.
Erected by Indiana Department of Natural Resources.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Rose Island Amusement Park series list.
Location. 38° 25.66′ N, 85° 37.08′ W. Marker is near Charlestown, Indiana, in Clark County. It
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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, 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: Rose Island Amusement Park: The Summers Highlight (within shouting distance of this marker); All Aboard the Steamboats! (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Great Flood of 1937 (about 600 feet away); The Rose Island Hotel (about 600 feet away); Rose Island Cottages (about 600 feet away); An Enormous Dining Hall (about 700 feet away); The Zoo at Rose Island: Those amazing animals! (about 700 feet away); The Swimming Pool: Perfect summer fun!
Photographed by Tom Bosse, June 13, 2026
2. Ohio River Landing: Marker
Photographed by Tom Bosse, June 13, 2026
3. Native stone pillars upon which was once mounted the iron gate entrance.
The Ohio River is in the background.
Photographed by Tom Bosse, June 13, 2026
4. Ohio River Landing: Marker
Photographed by Tom Bosse, June 13, 2026
5. Walkway to Rose Island from the Ohio River Landing.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2026, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 27, 2026, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
