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

The First Presbyterian Church In Indiana Territory

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 15, 2012

1. The First Presbyterian Church In Indiana Territory Marker

Inscription. In 1805 Transylvania Presbytery, Kentucky on petition of pioneer settlers in Knox County sent Rev. Thomas Cleland, who thus became the first Presbyterian minister to preach in Vincennes. The service was held at the Council House in the Indian Village near this spot. In 1806, "The Indiana Church" was organized by Rev. Samuel B. Robinson, in Col. Small's barn, two miles northeast of the borough.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1805.

Location. 38° 40.676′ N, 87° 31.734′ W. Marker is in Vincennes, Indiana, in Knox County. Marker is at the intersection of Busseron Street and 5th Street, on the left when traveling east on Busseron Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 North 5th Street, 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. Synod of Indiana of the Presbyterian Church, U.S.A. (a few steps from this marker); Cradle of Freemasonry in Indiana (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Historic Pantheon Theatre (about 400 feet away); Knox County (Indiana) Gold Star Honor Roll (about 700 feet away); Knox County (Indiana) Civil War Memorial (about 700 feet away); Knox County Veterans Memorial Park

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(about 700 feet away); Niblack Mansion (about 800 feet away); Mary Clark (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vincennes.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 15, 2012

2. The First Presbyterian Church In Indiana Territory Marker

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Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 15, 2012

3. First Presbyterian Church, Vincennes

Credits. This page was last revised on August 30, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 14, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 641 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 14, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.