INDIANA: “HOOSIER STATE”

BY CLAY LARROY

Do you feel like it is time for a short vacation? Once you decide to travel, how good you plan the trip will help you feel comfortable and be comfortable at your destination. Not only will you feel less anxiety before the trip, but you can rest assured that once you arrive where you're going you will have a good understanding of what's going on there. When you need to plan a vacation contact me! Read the article below for a remarkable perspective on Indiana.

Discover Historical Vincennes, Indiana

By Laura Fleenor | Submitted On March 26, 2007

Vincennes is the Oldest City in Indiana, and was named after Francois Marie Bissot, Sieur de Vincennes. Vincennes started as a French fur trading outpost in 1732. Vincennes, Indiana is located in the southwestern section of the state next to the Wabash River. Vincennes is 56 miles south of Terre Haute, Indiana and 51 miles North of Evansville Indiana.

Vincennes Indiana was the home of United States President William Henry Harrison and the birthplace of the great Red Skelton. Vincennes has many more historical attractions such as The George Roger's Clark Memorial and Historical Park, the Old Cathedral, Grouseland, the Old French House, Fort Knox II at Oubache Trails Park, Indiana Military Museum and more. You can even take a tour of the home of President William Henry Harrison or the birthplace or home of Red Skelton.

Vincennes was the location of a Revolutionary War Battle. Each year at the George Roger's Clark Memorial Park, the largest land conquest of the Revolutionary War is revisited. It is called the "Spirit of the Rendezvous" or " Rendezvous". A huge granite memorial is located on the site of the former British Fort Sackville. Fort Sackville was captured by Colonel George Rogers Clark and his troops. President Franklin D. Roosevelt dedicated the memorial in 1936.

Grouseland saved from demolition by the Daughter of the American Revolution, is the former home of President William Henry Harrison. While living at Grouseland, William Henry Harrison governed the Indiana territory and then went on to become the 9th President of the United States. Grouseland is named for birds that Harrison loved to hunt in the surrounding areas. Grouseland was built between 1802 and 1804 and still contains President William Henry Harrison's possessions.

Vincennes University is a two-year college in Vincennes Indiana, and was founded by President William Henry Harrison. Vincennes is Indiana's first college and is also one of the oldest colleges in the United States. Vincennes University was founded in 1801 and named Vincennes University in 1806.

In 1749, Vincennes Indiana was the site of the first Catholic Church in Indiana. In 1790, Knox County Indiana became the first county in Indiana with Vincennes Indiana being Knox County's county seat. In 1799, Vincennes published the first newspaper in Indiana. Vincennes Indiana was also the place of the first bank, Presbyterian Church, Masonic Lodge, and medical society in Indiana. For obvious reasons Vincennes is known as Indiana's First City.

If you enjoy history, Vincennes Indiana has plenty of history to share with you. Bring your family to Vincennes Indiana for your next family history lesson.