Vincennes, Indiana
The city of Vincennes is rich in history. As the oldest city in Indiana, previously a French fur trading post, Vincennes has been at the forefront of the development of Indiana and the Midwest.
Founded in 1732, it was George Rogers Clark and his small army who took the largest land conquest in the revolutionary war away from the British in 1779. Greatly disadvantaged in number of troops compared to those inside Fort Sackville, Clark relied on the marksmanship of his troops and the ability to convince the British of a larger army to win the fort. Today, the George Rogers Clark National Historical Park in Vincennes is the site of the largest Memorial Monument west of Washington, D.C. which honors the heroic accomplishments of Colonel Clark and his men. The City of Vincennes is one of only 3 communities in the entire state of Indiana with a National Park within our city limits.
In 1800, the Indiana Territory was formed and Vincennes, nestled along the Wabash River, became its capitol. William Henry Harrison became its first governor and then went on to become the United States ninth president. Grouseland, the home he built and the first brick home in the territory, still stands today and is open for tours daily.
Vincennes was at the heart of many of Indiana`s firsts including site of the first Catholic church in Indiana, first county, first newspaper, first Presbyterian church, first Masonic Lodge, first bank and first medical society.
In 1801, the Jefferson Academy was founded. Eventually becoming known as Vincennes University, this is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in the United States.
Vincennes history is also rich in architecture. Many French influenced homes and buildings dot the city. Many of the buildings are built not only around pre-1900s but also closer to the beginning of the 1800s. For instance the Indiana Territorial Capitol Building, considered the oldest major government building in the Midwest, was built in 1805 as a tailor shop. Visit the Vincennes Convention and Visitors Bureau for more information.
Vincennes - Best Living History - Indiana 2011
Take a trip to the past in the town of Vincennes, the Official Best Living HIstory in Indiana for 2011. See more at
The Weekly Special - Episode 1119 - Voyage to Vincennes
Voyage to Indiana's first city, Vincennes! Explore Indiana's earliest settlements at the Vincennes historic sites! Journey to Grouseland, home of the 9th U.S. President and first Indiana Governor, William Henry Harrison! Discover the Indiana Military Museum, one of the most comprehensive collections in the country! Laugh alongside the legendary Red Skelton, the beloved American entertainer and Vincennes' most famous resident. Finally, get a taste of the town's sweetest local tradition at Charlie's Candy Shop!
Indiana Territory State Historic Site
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Voyage to Vincennes
Established by French fur traders as a strategic post, Vincennes was Indiana's first European settlement, and eventual capital of the Northwest Territory.
To explore more about Vincennes' important legacy, or to learn how to visit the town's historic sites, go to: indianamuseum.org.
George Rogers Clark National Historic Park, Vincennes, Indiana
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Vincennes, Indiana
Vincennes is a city in and the county seat of Knox County, Indiana, United States. It is located on the lower Wabash River in the southwestern part of the state, nearly halfway between Evansville and Terre Haute. Founded in 1732 by French fur traders, Vincennes is the oldest continually inhabited European settlement in Indiana and one of the oldest settlements west of the Appalachians.
According to the 2010 census, its population was 18,423, a decrease of 1.5% from 18,701 in 2000.
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USS Vincennes Shot Down Iran Air Flight 655 - 1988 | Today In History | 3 July 18
On July 3, 1988, the USS Vincennes shot down an Iran Air jetliner over the Persian Gulf, killing all 290 people aboard.
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Pearl City; Pearl in the Queen's Crown
Join The Indiana James and the Adventure Club from Vincennes, Indiana rediscover the lost town of Pearl City on the banks of the Wabash River. Pearl City is surrounded with history, adventure, murder, corruption, with the gold rush and wild west feeling intertwined in an epic era on the Indiana river banks. Find out where one of the most notorious and expensive pearls ever found, which ended up in the Quenn´s Crown of England, came from.
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The Battles Of Kaskaskia and Vincennes.
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Business owners react to Vincennes street project
Business owners in Vincennes explained Monday what a much overdue city road resurfacing project would do for downtown's economy. This, after the city announced Friday that it would join forces with Indiana's Department of Transportation to move forward the project.
It didn't take long for Friday's news to travel. An announcement at the Mayor's office. That made its way to 2nd street.
It will be a little disruptive, I'm sure, and some people will complain but in the long run it's going to be great, said
St. Louis History - George Rogers Clark
Some of Lewis and Clark's relatives were just famous and interesting.
George Rogers Clark in any textbook on American history in the 19th century would have come across as one of the great heroes of the revolutionary war. said Dr. Robert Archibald.
Today, we still remember the famed explorer William Clark of Lewis and Clark fame. But long forgotten is his older brother whose accomplishments are arguably just as significant.
George Rogers Clark was the highest ranking American military officer in the Northwestern frontier during the revolutionary war. With the help of both frontiersmen and Native Americans Clark captured the British outposts of Vincennes, now in Indiana, and Kaskaskia, in Southern Illinois.
Imagine if Clark and his little ragtag army had not managed to capture Vincennes and Kaskaskia. The United States would have had little claim to all that territory that now constitutes the bulk of the American Midwest. said Dr. Robert Archibald.
The Missouri History museum now houses the largest collection of George Rogers Clark papers in America. This includes fascinating items like this letter from Patrick Henry, a list of prisoners captured at Vincennes and even this list of provisions Clark ordered for Kaskasia. This includes seven barrels of wine and brandy.
Unfortunately George Rogers Clark was forced to resign from the military before the age of 30. He resigned after accusations he was drunk on duty.
Eventually he went broke and had to rely on help from his famous brother to get by. He spent the last years of his life living alone in a log cabin along the Ohio river.
The Defense Department releases video combat action aboard the U.S.S Vicennes before it shoots down
(3 Jul 1988) A U.S. warship fighting gunboats in the Persian Gulf mistook an Iranian civilian jetliner for an attacking Iranian F14 fighter plane and blew it out of the sky with a heat-seeking missile,The USS Vincennes, a cruiser equipped with the most sophisticated radar and electronic battle gear in the Navy's surface arsenal, tracked the oncoming plane electronically, warned it to keep away, and when it did not fired two Standard surface-to-air missiles. Navy officials said the Vincennes' combat teams believed the airliner to be an Iranian F14 jet fighter. No visual contact was made with the aircraft until it was struck and blew up about six miles from the Vincennes.
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Explore a portion of Indiana's illustrious basketball history and learn about how two schools ignited hope and change in the 'Hoosier State.'
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Best Military Collection Ever! Indiana Military Museum Part 1 | Military Collectors
Bob interviews Jim Osborne who has amassed one of the largest and most and extensive military collections of any individual. The collection is so large it has now become it's own 14 acre museum complex in Vincennes, Indiana. Even two shows do not do this museum justice! Watch and get just a small sample of what the Indiana Military Museum has to offer.
Legends of the Old West - The Reno Gang
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The 8th Minute: The 'Forgotten' US Shootdown of Iranian Airliner Flight 655
On July 3, 1988, at exactly 10:16 am, Flight 655 leaves Bandar Abbas Airport for Dubai. Only 8 minutes into the flight and above the turquoise waters of the Persian Gulf, the Airbus passenger aircraft A300 is shot by United States Navy cruiser USS Vincennes. All 274 passengers, along with 16 crew members are killed. A total of 290 innocent lives are lost in a matter of seconds. But why was the Iranian passenger aircraft targeted? Vincennes crew claimed that they mistook this big aircraft for the much smaller F-14 jet. Yet Airbus A300 bears no resemblance to F-14 warplanes. The passenger airplane is much larger than the warplane and is not as fast. This documentary investigates the tragic incident through interviews with eyewitnesses and experts.
Rodeway Inn & Suites - Vincennes - Vincennes Hotels, Indiana
Rodeway Inn & Suites - Vincennes 2 Stars Hotel in Vincennes, Indiana Within US Travel Directory Featuring an indoor pool and restaurant, this Comfort Suites is located in Vincennes.
This hotel offers a fitness centre, a business centre and daily hot breakfast.
Free WiFi access is available.
Each room at Comfort Suites - Vicennes has a cable TV with satellite channels, a sofa, a microwave and a refrigerator.
Private bathrooms come complete with a bath or shower.
Extras include a coffee machine, an iron and a radio.
A 24-hour front desk welcomes guests to Vincennes’s Comfort Suites.
Other amenities offered at the hotel include meeting and banquet facilities.
The property offers free parking.
The hotel is a 7-minute drive away from George Rogers Clark National Historic Park.
The Evansville Regional Airport is 57.
9 km from the hotel.
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