Vincennes in Knox County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Sarah Knox Taylor
Photographed By Al Wolf
1. Sarah Knox Taylor Marker
on March 6, 1814, was born
Sarah Knox Taylor
Daughter of
Capt. And Mrs. Zachary Taylor
Zachary Taylor subsequently became the Twelfth President of the United States, and Jefferson Davis the First and only President of the Confederate States of America.
Erected 1964 by United Daughters of the Confederacy.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, US Civil • Women. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #12 Zachary Taylor, and the United Daughters of the Confederacy series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1921.
Location. 38° 41.129′ N, 87° 31.535′ W. Marker is in Vincennes, Indiana, in Knox County. Marker is on Park Street south of Harrison Street, on the left when traveling south. At Vincennes Historic Village next to "Grouseland" (William Henry Harrison Home) on Park Street (which is no longer open to vehicle traffic.) Good parking on Harrison Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Vincennes IN 47591, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Photographed By Al Wolf, October 10, 2009
2. Wide View - - Sarah Knox Taylor Marker
Photographed By Al Wolf, October 10, 2009
3. Back View - - Sarah Knox Taylor Marker
Photographed By Al Wolf, October 10, 2009
4. Another Back View - - Sarah Knox Taylor Marker
"Grouseland" (home of William Henry Harrison) can be seen in the background of this photo.
Photographed By Al Wolf, October 10, 2009
5. Other View - - Sarah Knox Taylor Marker
(Click photo to see details.) Marker can be seen to the left in this photo. The buildings in the far background are part of the Indiana Historic Site entitled "Indiana Territory".
Photographed By Al Wolf, October 10, 2009
6. Other Long View - - Sarah Knox Taylor Marker
Photographed By Al Wolf, October 10, 2009
7. "Indiana Territory" an Indiana Historic Site.
Just a few short steps away are the historic building of the old "Indiana Territory."
Credits. This page was last revised on November 18, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,794 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on October 13, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
