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Valley One Room School House, Rising Sun, Indiana

The Valley One Room School House sat near present day State Route 56 and Thuermer Hollow Road in Ohio County, Indiana. This video was produced by the students at Rising Sun High School. GPS Location:…[View More]

William Steele House, Rising Sun, Indiana

The William Steele House in Rising Sun, Indiana has an interesting past. Built in 1892 this beautiful Victorian home features pocket doors, a gorgeous Rookwood fireplace and a story about a shooting d…[View More]

Salem Ridge Methodist Church, Rising Sun, Indiana

This video about the abandoned Salem Ridge Methodist Church which was built in 1855 was submitted by students at the Rising Sun High School in Rising Sun, Indiana. 38°59’46.2″N 84°53R…[View More]

Ohio County Historical Society Museum

The Ohio County Historical Society Museum was originally the William Clore Plow Factory which was constructed in the 1800s. The museum includes the historic “Hoosier Boy…[View More]

Rising Sun First Presbyterian Church

Built in 1832, the Rising Sun First Presbyterian Church continued to operate until 1990. In 2003 the City of Rising Sun purchased the structure which retains it’s orig…[View More]

First Evangelical and Reformed Church

The First Evangelical Reformed Church was built in 1880 and is now used as the First United Church of Christ.

Rising Sun United Methodist Church

The current Rising Sun United Methodist Church was built in 1865 and is the 3rd building on this site. The first church was built in 1821 and the second church was built…[View More]

Rising Sun Bethel Unity Baptist Church

Built in 1860 and formerly known as the Church of Christ, the Rising Sun Bethel Unity Baptist Church is a cornerstone of the community.

Daniel J. Tapley House

Built in 1832 the Daniel J. Tapley house was constructed using American Chestnut wood.

Rising Sun Seminary

The Rising Sun Seminary was built in 1827 which was the first public school in Ohio County, Indiana.

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