Vincennes in Knox County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Fort Knox, First Site
Erected 1966 by Indiana Sesquicentennial Commission. (Marker Number 42.1966.2.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1787.
Location. 38° 40.93′ N, 87° 31.82′ W. Marker is in Vincennes, Indiana, in Knox County. Marker is at the intersection of North 1st Street and North 1st Street, on the left when traveling north on North 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. " Let There Be Light " (within shouting distance of this marker); State Bank of Indiana (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Grand Opera House (about 600 feet away); Ellis Mansion (about 600 feet away); Home of Francis Vigo (about 700 feet away); Old French House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Niblack Mansion (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sieur De Vincennes (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vincennes.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,213 times since then and 35 times this year. Last updated on March 24, 2024, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. Photos: 1. submitted on October 13, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 2. submitted on March 24, 2024, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. 3. submitted on October 13, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 4. submitted on January 27, 2024, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.