Vincennes Township in Knox County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Rally to the Flag
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 29, 2023
1. Rally to the Flag Marker
Men of Courage, Patriotism and Enterprise who are desirous of serving their country in the honorable capacity of Soldiers in this important crisis of our national affairs, are informed that the subscriber has established a recruiting rendezvous at this place, where the following liberal encouragement will be given: Every able-bodied man from the age of 18 to 45 years, who shall be enlisted for the army of the United States, for the term of five years, will be paid a bounty of fifteen dollars; and whenever he shall have served the term for which he enlisted … three months pay and one hundred and fifty acres of land.
In addition to the foregoing, every soldier will annually receive one hat, cockade and eagle, one coat, one vest, two pair of woolen and two pair of linen overalls, four shirts, four pair of shoes, two pair of socks, two pair of stockings, one blanket and a knapsack, together with daily rations and free quarters. — Robert Buntin, Lieutenant, US Infantry, in Vincennes Western Sun, June 16, 1812
War with England was about to break out and America hurried to get ready. Most of the Regular Army who had gone with Governor Harrison on the Tippecanoe campaign were sent to the Detroit frontier. A small detachment of Regular Army troops remained to garrison Fort
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The United States had to increase its professional army. This notice appeared just before the declaration of war on June 18, 1812. The offer of 150 acres of land was a powerful inducement to join up. Despite such recruiting efforts, militia and volunteer units continued to make up most of the American fighting force on the frontier.
Erected by Vincennes State Historic Sites, Division of State Museum and Historic Sites, Indiana Department of Natural Resources.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Military • War of 1812. A significant historical date for this entry is June 16, 1812.
Location. 38° 43.503′ N, 87° 30.361′ W. Marker is near Vincennes, Indiana, in Knox County. It is in Vincennes Township. Marker can be reached from North Old Fort Knox Road, 0.1 miles south of Lower Fort Knox Road, on the left when traveling 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. The End of Fort Knox II (here, next to this marker); Death on the Frontier (a few steps from this marker); Desertion (a few steps from this marker); Tecumseh at Fort Knox II and Vincennes (a
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 29, 2023
2. Rally to the Flag Marker
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 20, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 55 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 20, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
