Miscellaneous References and Mentions

While our initial data about Risingsun came from various goverment sources (GNIS, US Census, FIPS), we also found mention of Risingsun in various books, maps and other sources. When we find a mention, a fact or snippet, we add that information to our Gazetter.

We've created the following list to keep track of the sources that proved useful in adding to our knowledge about Risingsun. We hope that they will be useful to you.

Risingsun is contained in a comprehensive list of Post Offices that was created by Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<1>

From that list:

Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895)
Published by Rand McNally & Co.

A note taken from the Shipper's Guide for Risingsun:
Services available in 1895: had a Post Office, a Railroad Station, a Express Office

George#&160;F. Cram Map (1901)
Published by George F. Cram& Co.

Shell Oil Road Map for Ohio (1956)
Published by Shell Oil Company

We found Risingsun in these Censuses: 2010-1990. See our Census Page for Risingsun for more information.

Both the GNIS and FIPS databases contain entries for Risingsun. See our Misc Page for Risingsun for more information.

Off-the-Road Links ...

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Risingsun. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Wood County: www.co.wood.oh.us/

The official website for State of Ohio: https://ohio.gov/