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Other sites in Vincennes
 
Grouseland, William Henry Harrison's home

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.
Hotels, Inns, and Campgrounds
Resteraunts

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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Contact the CVB for group reservations and information about other historic sites in Vincennes.
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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: June 30, 2006 at 11:02 EST