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George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
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Henry Hamilton and George Rogers Clark

George Rogers Clark was a remarkable leader. His insight and cunning, coupled with his understanding and experience upon the frontier, made him a formidable adversary. Yet, he could do little without others to help in a variety of ways. Below is a short list of some of the other individuals involved in this exhilarating story of the frontier.

Lt. Col. George Rogers Clark
Capt. Joseph Bowman
Capt. Leonard Helm
Father Pierre Gibault
Francis Vigo

And, of course, what is a great military leader without a great adversary?

British Lt. Gov. Henry Hamilton

 

Links to other internet sites containing information about George Rogers Clark and the capture of Vincennes.

Indina State Historic Bureau - web page contains Col. George Rogers Clark's Memoir, Capt. Joseph Bowman's Journal, Roll of Clarks' officers and privates, Clark's grant land reciepents, Hamilton's Journal and more.

First Illinois Regiment - This living history unit portrays the various units which served under George Rogers Clark. This website offers a wealth of information including a list of monuments to Clark throughout the country.

George Rogers Clark County Park in Springfield Ohio

Locust Grove - This magnificant house was the home of George's sister Lucy and her husband William Croghan. George would spend the last nine years of his life at this home

George Rogers Clark at age 26
George Rogers Clark at age 26
A computer-generated image of Clark at age 26. Find out more about Clark's life.
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Francis Vigo
Francis Vigo
Francis Vigo assisted Clark with money, supplies, and, most importantly, information.
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Father Pierre Gibault
Father Pierre Gibault
Father Pierre Gibault, though forbidden by the church, provided aid to George Rogers Clark.
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Lt. Gov. Henry Hamilton
Lt. Gov. Henry Hamilton
Lt. Gov. Henry Hamilton surrendered Fort Sackville and, effectively, the Northwest Territory.
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Old Northwest Territory  

Did You Know?
Did you know that America was able to gain possession of the Old Northwest Territory because of the actions of George Rogers Clark and his men on the far western frontier during the Revolutionary War?

Last Updated: July 28, 2006 at 16:26 EST