Why visit Rising Sun
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails and 1 place to eat in and around town.
Highlights include B. C. Calvert House, Belleview Post Office and Red Wolf Sanctuary.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 23°F, and about 23 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Rising Sun
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Rising Sun
Rising Sun is a city in Randolph Township and the county seat of Ohio County, Indiana, United States, along the Ohio River. It is also the only incorporated community in the county. The population of Rising Sun was 2,248 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Rising Sun, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks7
B. C. Calvert House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic house in Kentucky, United States
Belleview Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Building in Boone County, Kentucky, United States
James Rogers House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic house in Kentucky, United States
Rabbit Hash Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic district in Kentucky, United States
Clore Plow Works-J.W. Whitlock and Company
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes1
Churches and places of worship2
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Belleview Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Church building in Belleview, United States of America
East Bend Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Church building in Kentucky, United States of America
History
The town was registered in 1816 by John James, originally of Frederick County, Maryland. At the time, it had a population of about 700. Many German immigrants settled in Rising Sun. The Rising Sun post office has been in operation since 1844.
In the 1830s, Rising Sun was a seasonal stop for hundreds of flatboats daily heading down the Ohio River.
The Clore Plow Works-J.W. Whitlock and Company and Rising Sun Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the History section of Rising Sun, Indiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Rising Sun High School
School · 0.5 mi
210 South Henrietta Street, Rising Sun
Ohio County Elementary-Middle School
School · 0.6 mi
436 South Mulberry Street, Rising Sun
Map of Rising Sun
20 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 23°F | 3.3 in | 7.7 in |
| Feb | 44°F | 26°F | 3.2 in | 6.7 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 34°F | 4.2 in | 3.4 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 44°F | 4.5 in | 0.4 in |
| May | 74°F | 54°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 62°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 66°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 65°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 57°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 46°F | 3.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 35°F | 3.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 28°F | 3.7 in | 4.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Cincinnati Northern Ky Ap 72421 (12 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Ohio County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-05-04: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2011-06-23: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And (Severe Storm)
- 2009-03-05: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Burlington 8 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- Aurora 9 mi north, about 14 min by car
- Oakbrook 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
- Florence 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- Lawrenceburg 11 mi north, about 17 min by car
- Francisville 13 mi northeast, about 20 min by car
- Greendale 13 mi north, about 22 min by car
- Erlanger 15 mi northeast, about 24 min by car
- Hidden Valley 15 mi north, about 24 min by car
- Independence 16 mi east, about 26 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Rising-sun-indiana-ohio-river--from-above, Unknown author, Public domain
- Main Street in downtown Rising Sun, Nyttend, Public domain
- 87j285 Hoosier Belle at Rising Sun, Indiana (8178961815), William Alden from Louisville, Kentucky, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Rising Sun, Indiana across the Ohio River, Rabbit Hash, KY - 52726787533, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Rising Sun, Indiana across the Ohio River, Rabbit Hash, KY - 52726307886, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Rising Sun, Indiana across the Ohio River, Rabbit Hash, KY, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Rising Sun, Indiana across the Ohio River, Rabbit Hash, KY - 52726720895, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Rising Sun, Indiana across the Ohio River, Rabbit Hash, KY - 52725785407, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- James Rogers House, Belleview, KY, UCIHGrad18, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Belleview Baptist Church, Belleview, KY, UCIHGrad18, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rabbit-hash, Microwizard at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Ohio County Indiana Courthouse, Calvin Beale, Public domain
- Clore Plow Works-J.W. Whitlock and Company, Nyttend, Public domain
- Signage in the Rabbit Hash Historic District, Michelle Weigold, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Antique Barn in the Rabbit Hash Historic District, Michelle Weigold, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Rabbit Hash Blacksmith Shop, Rabbit Hash, KY - 52726722275, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Old Rabbit Hash Blacksmith Shop, Rabbit Hash, KY - 52726565184, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Old Rabbit Hash Blacksmith Shop, Rabbit Hash, KY - 52726565244, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Gem Water Pump, Rabbit Hash, KY, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Wood Shed, Rabbit Hash, KY, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Rabbit Hash Museum, Rabbit Hash, KY - 52726564754, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Rabbit Hash Museum, Rabbit Hash, KY - 52726564714, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Rabbit Hash Museum, Rabbit Hash, KY, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Rabbit Hash General Store, Rabbit Hash, KY - 52726564344, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Rabbit Hash Museum, Rabbit Hash, KY - 52725786432, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Wood Shed, Rabbit Hash, KY - 52726306296, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Old Barn, Rabbit Hash, KY, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Old Barn, Rabbit Hash, KY - 52726787183, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Old Barn, Rabbit Hash, KY - 52726787238, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Old Barn, Rabbit Hash, KY - 52726721625, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Rabbit Hash Historic District, buildings, Ivan's Illyich, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Doctor’s Office, Rabbit Hash, KY, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Historical Marker, Rabbit Hash, KY, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Rabbit Hash General Store, Ivan's Illyich, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rabbit Hash General Store, Rabbit Hash, KY, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Old Doctor’s Office, Rabbit Hash, KY - 52726721955, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Old Rabbit Hash Blacksmith Shop, Rabbit Hash, KY - 52726565089, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Old Rabbit Hash Blacksmith Shop, Rabbit Hash, KY, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Old Rabbit Hash Iron Works, Rabbit Hash, KY - 52726564529, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Alexandria Log House, Rabbit Hash, KY, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
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