Vincennes in Knox County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Indiana Territory
Photographed By Al Wolf, October 10, 2009
1. Indiana Territory Marker
In the left background of this photo are seen the Historic Vincennes Buildings of the "Indiana Territory".
On July 4, 1800, the western part of the
Northwest Territory became the Indiana Territory.
It covered land that would eventually be included
in the present states of Indiana, Illinois, Michigan,
Wisconsin, and Minnesota.Vincennes, on the Wabash River, was established as the seat of government.
President John Adams appointed William Henry Harrison the first Territorial Governor. Harrison later became the ninth President of the United States.
Erected by Indiana Daughters of the American Revolution.
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 Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), the Former U.S. Presidents: #02 John Adams, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #09 William Henry Harrison series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1780.
Location. 38° 41.123′ N, 87° 31.548′ W. Marker is in Vincennes, Indiana, in Knox County. Marker is on Park Street east
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Millstones from Emison Mills (a few steps from this marker); "Grouseland" (a few steps from this marker); Sarah Knox Taylor (a few steps from this marker); William Henry Harrison & Lewis & Clark Expedition (within shouting distance of this marker); Tecumseh and Harrison (within shouting distance of this marker); Samuel Thornton Scott (1777 - 1827 ) (within shouting distance of this marker); Vincennes University (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Chief Tecumseh (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vincennes.
Photographed By Al Wolf, October 10, 2009
2. Indiana "Territory Capital Building"
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3. Indiana Territory - Historic Site - - Log Cabin / Visitors Center
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4. Indiana Territory - Historic Site
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5. Indiana Territory - Historic Site - "Stout" Print Shop
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6. Indiana Territory - Historic Site - Building
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7. Obverse Side - - Indiana Territory Marker
In the background of this photo is the home of William Henry Harrison (known as "Grouseland").
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8. Long View - - Indiana Territory Marker
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9. "Grouseland" - - Sign
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10. Side Entry "Grouseland" - - Home of William Henry Harrison
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11. "Grouseland" - - Home of William Henry Harrison
Credits. This page was last revised on November 18, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,321 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. submitted on October 13, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
