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Vincennes
Indiana Historic Vincennes is a great place to live, work, and visit. The following links can provide a wealth of information.
Vincennes CVB This
page is maintained by the Vincennes/ Knox County Convention and Visitors
Bureau and offers information about the
community, schools, libraries, historic sites, businesses, industries, housing,
accommodations, and much more. Knox County History Information on the historic sites and visiting Vincennes. Page produced by students of South Knox Elementary School. Grouseland The former home of William Henry Harrison, governor of the Indiana Territory and later the 9th President of the United States, is magnificently preserved by the Daughters of the American Revolution. Enlightening candlelight tours are available during the Rendezvous. Vincennes State Historic Sites The State of Indiana manages several historic sites within Vincennes including: The Indiana Territorial Capital, The log Cabin Visitors Center, The Stout Print Shop, The Maurice Thompson Birthplace, The Sugarloaf Mound, and Fort Knox II. The Old French House This home built about 1806 was home of French fur trader Michel Brouillet. The house offers a look at what life may have been like in this remote frontier town. The Old Cathedral is located adjacent to the Clark Memorial and is open to the public. This building dates to the early 1800s and is a significant part of the city and the regions history. Les Habitants du Poste Vincennes1732 - 1778 A reenactment group based in Vincennes. Find information about the French and Indians of the area as well as a history of the town |
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The
Spirit of Vincennes, Inc.
is a non-profit organization Web Master Frank Doughman, Webmaster @ spiritofvincennes.org |