George Rogers Clark National Historical Park, located in Vincennes, Indiana, on the banks of the Wabash River at what is believed to be the site of Fort Sackville, is a United States National Historical Park. President Calvin Coolidge authorized a classical memorial and President Franklin D. Roosevelt dedicated the completed structure in 1936.Our Vincennes trip maker makes visiting George Rogers Clark National Historical Park and other Vincennes attractions simple, and helps you make a travel plan personal to you.
On February 25, 1779, Lieutenant Colonel George Rogers Clark, older brother of William Clark, led the capture of Fort Sackville and British Lt. Governor Henry Hamilton as part of the celebrated Illinois Campaign, which lasted from 1778 to 1779. The heroic march of Clark's men from Kaskaskia on the Mississippi River in mid-winter and the subsequent victory over the British remains one of the most memorable feats of the American Revolution.
In 1966, Indiana transferred the site to the National Park Service. Adjacent to the memorial is a visitor center which presents interpretive programs and displays. The center is situated on South 2nd Street in Vincennes. The site is located in the Vincennes Historic District.
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The centerpiece of George Rogers Clark National Historical Park, located at 401 South 2nd Street in Vincennes, Indiana, on the banks of the Wabash River, is the largest memorial west of Washington...
The centerpiece of George Rogers Clark National Historical Park, located at 401 South 2nd Street in Vincennes, Indiana, on the banks of the Wabash River, is the largest memorial west of Washington... more »
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Beautiful and peaceful place to spend an afternoon. Make sure to check times for when the monument is open - definitely worth a look!
Beautiful and peaceful place to spend an afternoon. Make sure to check times for when the monument is open - definitely worth a look! more »
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Beautiful
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Absolutely beautiful space. The outdoor grounds are peaceful and stunning. Make sure to check times to go inside the rotunda- it's gorgeous.
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