Vincennes in Knox County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Site of Ferry Landing
Photographed by Al Wolf, October 10, 2009
1. Site of Ferry Landing Marker
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.
Location. 38° 40.84′ N, 87° 32.055′ W. Marker is in Vincennes, Indiana, in Knox County. It can be reached from the intersection of Vigo Street (East Side of Bridge) and Wabash River. Have your walking shoes on - - Follow the sidewalk on the East Side of the Vigo Street Bridge - - Cross "deep depression" and a set of "railroad tracks" :: "Then"!! - - you will have found the marker. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Vincennes IN 47591, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Indiana’s Tri-State Region, in Southern Indiana, and in the Wabash Valley. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Patriotism of Charles Gratiot (within shouting distance of this marker); Lincoln Memorial Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Vincennes in the American Revolution (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sieur De Vincennes (about 300 feet away); Memorial Bridge Approach (about 300 feet away); Site of House Occupied as Headquarters
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Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Abraham Lincoln and family passed this spot during their move to Illinois.
Photographed by Al Wolf, October 10, 2009
2. Other View - - Site of Ferry Landing Marker
Photographed by Al Wolf, October 10, 2009
3. Wide View - - Site of Ferry Landing Marker
Standing in Indiana - Looking into Illinois - - Over the Wabash River.
Photographed by Al Wolf, October 10, 2009
4. Long View - - Site of Ferry Landing Marker
Marker can be noted in the lower right of the photo.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,498 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 13, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
