George Rogers Clark National Historical Park - Vincennes, IN
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A monument dedicated to the efforts of George Rogers Clark to repel the British Army from the American frontier during the Revolutionary War.
Waymark Code: WM1084Z
Location: Indiana, United States
Date Posted: 03/19/2019
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County of listing: Knox County
Location of site: 401 2nd St. & US 50, Vincennes
Building built: 1932
Site of Fort Sackville
Erected by: United States
Land Donated by: The State of Indiana, the County of Knox and the City of Vincennes
"The park features a massive granite memorial which commemorates the conquest of the Old Northwest Territory. It is the largest national monument outside of Washington, D.C. The Memorial is located on the site of the former British Fort Sackville which was captured by Colonel George Rogers Clark and his army of 170 frontiersmen and Frenchmen. The moment of the fort's surrender on February 25, 1779 marks the birth of the United States north of the Ohio River. Docents are available to give tours during hours of operation. The park's Visitor Center is handicap-accessible and features exhibits, a gift shop and a 30 minute movie presentation . *Unfortunately the monument is not handicap accessible." ~ Visit Vincennes
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