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

Site of House Occupied as Headquarters

Photographed By Al Wolf, October 10, 2009

1. Site of House Occupied as Headquarters Marker

Inscription. Site of house occupied as headquarters of Colonel George Rogers Clark before capturing Fort Sackville from the British February 25, 1779. It was a private house facing the Fort.
Later Colonel Henry Hamilton, British Commander of the Garrison, was housed here after the surrender and before his removal to Williamsburg, Virginia.
This marker erected by the Indiana Daughters of the American Revolution in 1954 is Dedicated to those Valiant Americans who achieved this great conquest.

Erected 1954 by Indiana Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 25, 1851.

Location. 38° 40.836′ N, 87° 31.99′ W. Marker is in Vincennes, Indiana, in Knox County. Marker is at the intersection of South 1st Street and Main Street, on the right when traveling south on South 1st Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Vincennes IN 47591, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Vincennes in the American Revolution (a few steps from this marker); Patrick Henry Square (a few steps from this marker); a different marker

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also named Patrick Henry Square (a few steps from this marker); Gold Star - - Honor Roll (a few steps from this marker); Patriotism of Charles Gratiot (within shouting distance of this marker); Sieur De Vincennes (within shouting distance of this marker); Vincennes (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of Ferry Landing (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vincennes.

Wide View - - Site of House Occupied as Headquarters Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Al Wolf, October 10, 2009

2. Wide View - - Site of House Occupied as Headquarters Marker

Looking North - - Site of House Occupied as Headquarters Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Al Wolf, October 10, 2009

3. Looking North - - Site of House Occupied as Headquarters Marker

Marker is located in photo in far background under what appears to be a bush - just under the "Burkhart" sign. (Click photo to see details.)

Credits. This page was last revised on July 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,103 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 15, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.