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

Patriotism of Charles Gratiot

Photographed By Shane Oliver, June 19, 2021

1. Patriotism of Charles Gratiot Marker

Inscription.
Through the Patriotism of Charles Gratiot in furnishing material aid, Colonel George Rogers Clark was enabled to keep his forces intact and thus to recapture Fort Sackville in 1779.

Erected in grateful memory by the Huguenot Societies of the Old Northwest Territory - Ohio - Indiana - Illinois - Michigan - Wisconsin

Erected 1976 by National Huguenot Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Patriots & Patriotism • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1779.

Location. 38° 40.825′ N, 87° 32.011′ W. Marker is in Vincennes, Indiana, in Knox County. Marker is at the intersection of South 1st Street and Patrick Henry Drive, on the right when traveling south on South 1st Street. 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. Vincennes in the American Revolution (a few steps from this marker); Gold Star - - Honor Roll (within shouting distance of this marker); Patrick Henry Square (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Patrick Henry Square (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Site of House Occupied as Headquarters (within shouting distance of this marker); Sieur De Vincennes (within shouting distance of this marker); Lincoln Memorial Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Ferry Landing (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vincennes.

Also see . . . More Information on Charles Gratiot (Sr.). Lewis and Clark Journey of Discovery (Submitted on November 5, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Looking West - - Patriotism of Charles Gratiot Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Al Wolf, October 10, 2009

2. Looking West - - Patriotism of Charles Gratiot Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,007 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 1, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. 2. submitted on October 15, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.