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By Christopher Light, August 28, 2007
Vincennes Marker
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| On South 2nd Street at Main Street when traveling west on South 2nd Street. |
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So named in honor of French Canadian, Francois-Marie Bissot, Sieur de Vincennes (1700–1736).
In 1732, he built a fort here to protect the claims of France in the New World.
In 1736, Vincennes was burned at the stake by Chickasaw Indians . . . — — Map (db m176264) HM |
| On East Washington East at South Liberty Street, on the left when traveling east on East Washington East. |
| | E. 5 mi. is site where Chickasaws defeated French commander, May 20, 1736, six days before defeat of Bienville at Ackia. Along with fourteen other French captives D'Artaguiette was burned at the stake. — — Map (db m102725) HM |
Jun. 17, 2024