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

Soldiers Buried at Fort Knox II

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 29, 2023

1. Soldiers Buried at Fort Knox II Marker

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Soldiers Buried at Fort Knox II. . Near this spot, lie the remains of United States Soldiers who served at Fort Knox between 1803 and 1813. Some of these men died of wounds received at the Battle of Tippecanoe, November 7, 1811. After a painful journey back, the sight of the flag flying over Fort Knox meant solace and safety to the wounded men. They were housed in hospitals at Fort Knox and Vincennes, where some of them died. These men were some of the first casualties in a war to reaffirm American sovereignty from Great Britain., Below is a list of individuals who are buried at Fort Knox. , . James Welch, Private, 7th United States Infantry, Died November 13, 1806 , . Johnston D. Hale, Private, 7th United States Infantry, Died August 13, 1810 , . John Silvers, Private, First United States Infantry, Died October 6, 1810 , . Philemon Irwin, Private, First United States Infantry, Died October 12, 1810 , . Jessie Jennings, Lieutenant, 7th United States Infantry, Died June 24, 1811 , . Levi Hall, Private, 4th United States Infantry, Died December 1811 , . James Haskell, Private, lst Regiment United States Riflemen, Died December 2, 1811 , . George Bentley, Private, 4th United States Infantry, Died December 16, 1811 , . Benjamin Hill, Lieutenant, 4th United States Infantry, Died February 1812 , . Joseph Poland, Private, 4th United States Infantry, Died February 1812, The names listed below are of those who died after the Battle of Tippecanoe and may be buried at Fort Knox or Greenlawn Cemetery, Vincennes. , . Nathan Snow, Private, 4th United States Infantry, Died November 14, 1811 , . Daniel Gilman, Private, 4th United States Infantry, Died November 17, 1811 , . Simon Belange, Indiana Militia, Died November 18, 1811 , . Charles Coger, Private, 4th United States Infantry, Died December 3, 1811 , . William Brigham, Private, 1st Regiment United States Riflemen, Died December 4, 1811 , . James Stephenson, Private, 4th United States Infantry, Died December 6, 1811 , . Denison Crumby, Private, 4th United States Infantry, Died December 28, 1811

Near this spot, lie the remains of United States Soldiers who served at Fort Knox between 1803 and 1813. Some of these men died of wounds received at the Battle of Tippecanoe, November 7, 1811. After a painful journey back, the sight of the flag flying over Fort Knox meant solace and safety to the wounded men. They were housed in hospitals at Fort Knox and Vincennes, where some of them died. These men were some of the first casualties in a war to reaffirm American sovereignty from Great Britain.

Below is a list of individuals who are buried at Fort Knox.
• James Welch, Private, 7th United States Infantry, Died November 13, 1806
• Johnston D. Hale, Private, 7th United States Infantry, Died August 13, 1810
• John Silvers, Private, First United States Infantry, Died October 6, 1810
• Philemon Irwin, Private, First United States Infantry, Died October 12, 1810
• Jessie Jennings, Lieutenant, 7th United States Infantry, Died June 24, 1811
• Levi Hall, Private, 4th United States Infantry, Died December 1811
• James Haskell, Private, lst Regiment United States Riflemen, Died December 2, 1811
• George Bentley, Private, 4th United States Infantry, Died December 16, 1811
• Benjamin Hill, Lieutenant, 4th United States Infantry, Died February 1812
• Joseph Poland, Private, 4th

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United States Infantry, Died February 1812

The names listed below are of those who died after the Battle of Tippecanoe and may be buried at Fort Knox or Greenlawn Cemetery, Vincennes.
• Nathan Snow, Private, 4th United States Infantry, Died November 14, 1811
• Daniel Gilman, Private, 4th United States Infantry, Died November 17, 1811
• Simon Belange, Indiana Militia, Died November 18, 1811
• Charles Coger, Private, 4th United States Infantry, Died December 3, 1811
• William Brigham, Private, 1st Regiment United States Riflemen, Died December 4, 1811
• James Stephenson, Private, 4th United States Infantry, Died December 6, 1811
• Denison Crumby, Private, 4th United States Infantry, Died December 28, 1811

Erected by Vincennes State Historic Sites, Division of State Museum and Historic Sites, Indiana Department of Natural Resources.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Forts and Castles • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical date for this entry is November 7, 1811.

Location. 38° 43.523′ N, 87° 30.345′ W. Marker is near Vincennes, Indiana, in Knox County. It is in Vincennes Township. Memorial can be reached from North Old Fort Knox Road, 0.1 miles south of Lower Fort Knox Road, on the left when traveling

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 29, 2023

2. Soldiers Buried at Fort Knox II Marker

south. Marker is in Fort Knox II-Vincennes State Historic Site. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3090 N Old Fort Knox Rd, 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. Taylor Takes Command (a few steps from this marker); Murder (a few steps from this marker); Harrison Prepares for Battle (within shouting distance of this marker); An Army Wife at Fort Knox II (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of Tippecanoe (within shouting distance of this marker); Desertion (within shouting distance of this marker); Death on the Frontier (within shouting distance of this marker); The End of Fort Knox II (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vincennes.

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Credits. This page was last revised on June 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 77 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 19, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 2. submitted on June 20, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.