Vincennes in Knox County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
"Let There Be Light"
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Photographed by Al Wolf, October 10, 2009
1. " Let There Be Light " Marker
Erected 1975 by The Grand Lodge F. & A. M. of Indiana.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Education • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1807.
Location. 38° 40.936′ N, 87° 31.779′ W. Marker is in Vincennes, Indiana, in Knox County. It is on North 1st Street east of Buntin Street, on the right when traveling east. 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: Fort Knox, First Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Old French House (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); State Bank of Indiana (about 700 feet away); Ellis Mansion (about 700 feet away); The Grand Opera House (about 800 feet away); Home of Francis Vigo (approx. 0.2 miles away); Niblack Mansion (approx. 0.2 miles away); Chief Tecumseh (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vincennes.
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Photographed by Al Wolf, October 10, 2009
2. Obverse Side - - " Let There Be Light " Marker
Photographed by Al Wolf, October 10, 2009
3. Wide View - - " Let There Be Light " Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,394 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 14, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
