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

Red Banks Trace

Photographed by Duane Hall, October 13, 2016

1. Red Banks Trace Marker

Inscription. Indian and pioneer trail from Anthony’s Ferry (Henderson, Ky.) on Ohio River to Vincennes. Connected with road to Nashville and there with Natchez Trace. Served Illinois trails, north and west, at Vincennes.

Erected 1966 by Indiana Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list.

Location. 38° 40.086′ N, 87° 32.066′ W. Marker is in Vincennes, Indiana, in Knox County. It is on Willow Street (Business U.S. 41) 0.1 miles south of S. 10th Street, on the left when traveling south. 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: Five Unknown Soldiers Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); PZL TS-11 Iskra (approx. 0.4 miles away); Lockheed T-33A (approx. 0.4 miles away); 2S1 Gvozdika (approx. 0.4 miles away); McDonnell Douglas F-4D Phantom (approx. 0.4 miles away); Sexton Mark II (approx. 0.4 miles away); M3 Halftrack

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(approx. 0.4 miles away); Douglas A4D Skyhawk (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vincennes.

More about this marker. There is a smaller accessory marker located 125 feet east-southeast from the main marker. It says:

Northern point of buffalo, Indian and pioneer trail, from Henderson, Kentucky to Vincennes, Indiana.
Erected and dedicated August 20, 1966
Francis Vigo Chapter, DAR

Red Banks Trace Marker along Willow Street (US Bus 41) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane Hall, October 13, 2016

2. Red Banks Trace Marker along Willow Street (US Bus 41)

View to south

Red Banks Trace Marker next to Greenlawn Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane Hall, October 13, 2016

3. Red Banks Trace Marker next to Greenlawn Cemetery

View to east across Willow Street

Red Banks Trace Accessory Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane Hall, October 13, 2016

4. Red Banks Trace Accessory Marker

The accessory marker is located 125 feet east-southeast from the main marker

Photographed by Duane Hall, October 13, 2016

5. Red Banks Trace Accessory Marker

The main Red Banks Trace marker can be seen to the left next to the street

Credits. This page was last revised on October 25, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 25, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,759 times since then and 78 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 25, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.