Site of George Rogers Clark Headquarters ~ Vincennes, IN
Posted by: YoSam.
N 38° 40.835 W 087° 31.989
16S E 453626 N 4281466
House here was used as headquarters in assaults on Fort Sackville.
Waymark Code: WM9XJ8
Location: Indiana, United States
Date Posted: 10/11/2010
Views: 7
County of Marker: Knox County
Date Marker Erected: 1954
Marker Text:
Site of house occupied as Headquarters of
COLONEL GEORGE ROGERS CLARK
Before capturing Fort Sackville from the British February 25, 1779.
It was a private house facing the fort.
Later Colonel Henry Hamilton, British Commander of the Garrison,
was housed here after his surrender
and before his removal to Williamsburg, Virginia.
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This marker erected by Indiana Daughters of the American Revolution
in 1954
is dedicated to
Those valiant Americans Who Achieved This Great Conquest
Group that erected the marker: Indiana Daughters of the American Revolution
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary: 1st St. & Main St. Vincennes, IN usa
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