Knight Township in Evansville in Vanderburgh County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Isaac Knight

1780-1856

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 29, 2023

1. Isaac Knight Marker

Inscription. Isaac Knight was a prominent early settler and Indian fighter in Vanderburgh County. He was born in Washington Co. Pa. shortly after his parents left New Jersey enroute to Henderson, Kentucky. In 1793 he was captured by the Indians in the Evansville area. He made his escape at Mackinaw City, Mi. two years and 3 months later. An oil painting depicting his capture is at the Evansville Museum. This stone marks his original grave site, and was erected by his great, great, granddaughter, Louise Fairchild van Buskirk of Sun City, Arizona, in 1974.

Her wish is to dedicate this memorial to the school children of Vanderburgh County.

Erected 1974 by Louise Fairchild van Buskirk.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Native Americans • Notable Events. A significant historical year for this entry is 1793.

Location. 37° 58.177′ N, 87° 29.52′ W. Marker is in Evansville, Indiana, in Vanderburgh County. It is in Knight Township. Marker is on Lincoln Avenue east of South Green River Road, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 564 S Green River Rd, Evansville IN 47715, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Glenn A. Black (1900-1964) (approx. 2.6 miles away); Evansville G.A.R. Memorial

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(approx. 2.7 miles away); Oak Hill Cemetery (approx. 2.7 miles away); Evansville Confederate Memorial (approx. 2.7 miles away); Angel Mounds (approx. 2.8 miles away); Angel Site (approx. 2.8 miles away); WPA Workers at Angel Site (approx. 2.8 miles away); IU Students at Angel Site (approx. 2.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Evansville.

Also see . . . Captive Living. In the earliest days of white settlement in the Evansville region, one of the most harrowing stories unfolded in the life of a child named Isaac Knight, for whom Knight Township was named years later. (Kelley Coures, Evansville Living Magazine, posted May 15, 2012) (Submitted on June 28, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 29, 2023

2. Isaac Knight Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 84 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 28, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.