Vincennes in Knox County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

State Bank of Indiana

Photographed by Al Wolf, October 10, 2009

1. State Bank of Indiana Marker

Inscription. The second State Bank, chartered in 1834, was a successful and stable venture in uncertain times. John Ewing of Vincennes was a leader in its creation.
This branch was built by John Moore by 1838, saved by the Francis Vigo Chapter, DAR, in 1958, and restored by Indiana in 1964, under Governor Matthew E. Welsh.

Erected by Historical and Antiquarian Society of Vincennes, Gamma Zeta Chapter of Kappa Kappa Kappa, Inc.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Landmarks • Notable Buildings • Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1834.

Location. 38° 40.838′ N, 87° 31.871′ W. Marker is in Vincennes, Indiana, in Knox County. It is on North 2nd Street north of Busseron Street, on the left when traveling north. 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: The Grand Opera House (here, next to this marker); Ellis Mansion (a few steps from this marker); Home of Francis Vigo (a few steps from this marker); Gimbel's Department Store (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Vincennes

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(about 500 feet away); Patrick Henry Square (about 600 feet away); Site of House Occupied as Headquarters (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Patrick Henry Square (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vincennes.

Obverse View - - State Bank of Indiana Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Al Wolf, October 10, 2009

2. Obverse View - - State Bank of Indiana Marker

"Old State Bank" - - Indiana Historical Site image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Al Wolf, October 10, 2009

3. "Old State Bank" - - Indiana Historical Site

Wide View Obverse Side - - State Bank of Indiana Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Al Wolf, October 10, 2009

4. Wide View Obverse Side - - State Bank of Indiana Marker

Long View - - State Bank of Indiana Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Al Wolf, October 10, 2009

5. Long View - - State Bank of Indiana Marker

Other Long View - - State Bank of Indiana Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Al Wolf, October 11, 2009

6. Other Long View - - State Bank of Indiana Marker

State Bank of Indiana at Sun-Rise . . . image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Al Wolf

7. State Bank of Indiana at Sun-Rise . . .

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 907 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on October 14, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.