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Vincennes, Indiana
Vincennes, IN
Population: 18,701

  
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Historic Homes & Buildings

Grouseland (circa 1803) 3 West Scott Street, Vincennes, IN 47591, 812-882-2096, The home of William Henry Harrison, Governor of the Indiana Territory, as well as the ninth president of the United States, magnificent mansion reflects the 1800's and is filled with antique period furnishings, paintings, and china. Unique features of the home include mannequins clothed in authentic period outfits and a bullet hole in the far left window of the dining room where someone tried to shoot William Henry Harrison while he was holding his son. more... map

Old Cathedral Complex (circa 1826) 205 Church Street, Vincennes, IN 47591, 812-882-5638, The oldest Catholic church in Indiana, this historic church stands on the site of three previous churches including the first log church in the area built in 1749. A bell is in the spire that hung in the original tower. Four bishops are buried in the crypt of the current cathedral and over 4,000 early citizens of Vincennes are buried in the adjoining cemetery. more... map

Old French House & Indian Museum (circa 1806) 509 North 1st Street, Vincennes, IN 47591, First & Second Streets, 812-882-7886, 800-886-6443, Partitioned into two small rooms and a living room, this house was the home of French trader Michel Brouillet and has features including a massive double chimney with a fireplace in the living room, sparse furnishings throughout the house, and a rare enclosed bed in the front bedroom that has the date 1759 carved on its doors. The museum exhibits the four periods of American prehistory and features an exhibit of Mastodon bones found near Vincennes. more...


Historic Sites & Monuments

Vincennes State Historic Site 1 West Harrison Street, PO Box 81, Vincennes, IN 47591, 812-882-7472, Reflecting the rich heritage of Vincennes, these historic sites include the Indiana Territorial Capitol Building, a two story frame structure that was built in 1805 and held together by wooden pegs, The Elihu Stout Print Shop, a replica of the original The Jefferson Academy that was founded in 1801, and The Maurice Thomspon Building, the birthplace of noted the author. more...


Museums & Galleries

Indiana Military Museum, The 2074 North Old Bruceville Road, Vincennes, IN 47591, 812-882-8668, One of the best collections of military memorabilia in the United States is on display at this museum that features numerous artifacts, uniforms, battlefield relics, captured enemy souvenirs, and vintage vehicles from the Civil War to Desert Storm. Outdoor displays include tanks, helicopters, and artillery. more... map


Parks, Gardens & Zoos

George Rogers Clark National Historical Park 401 South Second Street, Vincennes, IN 47591, 812-882-1776, The site of an extremely important battle that occurred during the Revolutionary War, this park contains the largest memorial outside of Washington, D.C., a massive granite memorial that stands over 80 feet high on the Fort Sackville site. Inside the memorial is a bronze statue of George Rogers Clark and Clark's words carved into the limestone. An array of exhibits are on site, as well as a frontiersman demonstration, a 23 minute movie, and gift shops. more... map


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