Vincennes in Knox County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Home of Francis Vigo

Photographed By Al Wolf, October 10, 2009

1. Home of Francis Vigo Marker

Inscription. Colonel Vigo built an elegant residence here in 1800. Vigo, a fur trader, helped George Rogers Clark in capturing Fort Sackville and winning the Northwest.

Governor William Henry Harrison lived here temporarily after first coming to Vincennes.

Erected 1966 by Indiana Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #09 William Henry Harrison series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1800.

Location. 38° 40.833′ N, 87° 31.883′ W. Marker is in Vincennes, Indiana, in Knox County. Marker is on North 2nd Street north of Busseron Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Vincennes IN 47591, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Grand Opera House (a few steps from this marker); State Bank of Indiana (a few steps from this marker); Ellis Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); Vincennes (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Patrick Henry Square (about 500 feet away); Site of House Occupied as Headquarters

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(about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Patrick Henry Square (about 500 feet away); Gold Star - - Honor Roll (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vincennes.

Also see . . .
1. Francis Vigo. National Park Service: George Rogers Clark National Historical Park, Indiana - Francis Vigo biographical entry (Submitted on October 14, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)

2. Francis Vigo. Wikipedia biography (Submitted on January 2, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Home of Francis Vigo Marker - - > > Above the Bench image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Al Wolf, October 10, 2009

2. Home of Francis Vigo Marker - - > > Above the Bench

Long View & a Sun-Rise - - Home of Francis Vigo Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Al Wolf, October 11, 2009

3. Long View & a Sun-Rise - - Home of Francis Vigo Marker

Francis Vigo image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Larry Gertner

4. Francis Vigo

USPS post card, First day of Issue

Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,135 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 14, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 4. submitted on January 2, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.