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

Fort Knox, First Site

Photographed By Al Wolf, October 10, 2009

1. Fort Knox, First Site Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Built in 1787 by Major John F. Hamtramck under command of General Josiah Harmar. United States Army's most western outpost for several years. Named for General Henry Knox, first Secretary of War.

Erected 1966 by Indiana Sesquicentennial Commission. (Marker Number 42.1966.2.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1787.

Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 38° 40.93′ N, 87° 31.82′ W. Marker was in Vincennes, Indiana, in Knox County. Marker was at the intersection of North 1st Street and North 1st Street, on the left when traveling north on North 1st Street. Touch for map. Marker was 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 location. " Let There Be Light " (within shouting distance of this marker); State Bank of Indiana (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Grand Opera House

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(about 600 feet away); Ellis Mansion (about 600 feet away); Home of Francis Vigo (about 700 feet away); Niblack Mansion (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sieur De Vincennes (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of House Occupied as Headquarters (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vincennes.

Obverse Side - - Fort Knox, First Site Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Al Wolf, October 10, 2009

2. Obverse Side - - Fort Knox, First Site Marker

Long View - - Fort Knox, First Site Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Al Wolf, October 10, 2009

3. Long View - - Fort Knox, First Site Marker

There is nothing remaining of the Fort structure that was noted. The building in the background of the photo seems to be another location - with a business of some nature.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 1, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,070 times since then and 75 times this year. Last updated on July 1, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 13, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.