Vincennes in Knox County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Vincennes in the American Revolution
Erected 1976 by Illinois Bicentennial Commission, the Illinois State Historical Society and the Indiana Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Illinois State Historical Society, and the The Spirit of ’76, America’s Bicentennial Celebration series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1942.
Location. 38° 40.831′ N, 87° 32′ W. Marker is in Vincennes, Indiana, in Knox County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and North 1st Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 102 Main St, 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. Gold Star - - Honor Roll (a few steps from this marker); Site of House Occupied as Headquarters (a few steps from this marker); Patrick Henry Square (a few steps from this marker); Patriotism of Charles Gratiot (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Patrick Henry Square (a few steps from this marker); Sieur De Vincennes (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Ferry Landing (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lincoln Memorial Bridge (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vincennes.
Also see . . . George Rogers Clark National Memorial. George Rogers Clark National Memorial commemorates the site of the battle of Vincennes, and the western campaign of the American Revolution (Submitted on September 27, 2007, by Christopher Light of Valparaiso, Indiana.)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2007, by Christopher Light of Valparaiso, Indiana. This page has been viewed 5,263 times since then and 16 times this year. Last updated on July 1, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. Photos: 1. submitted on July 1, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. 2. submitted on December 13, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 3, 4. submitted on September 17, 2007, by Christopher Light of Valparaiso, Indiana. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.