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Vincennes Travel Guide: 40 reviews and 133 photos

George Rogers Clark Memorial - Vincennes

The oldest city in Indiana, Vincennes was founded as a French fur trading outpost in 1732. The George Rogers Clark Memorial is the largest monument of its type outside of Washington D.C. Vincennes is home to Fort Sackville, site of the western-most battle of the Revolutionary War.

Visit Grouseland, the home of William Henry Harrison, ninth President of the United States.

Bridge over the Wabash River

There are two Indians carved into the limestone entryway of this bridge. The bridge connects Indiana to Illinois in the city of Vincennes. The bridge is located beside the George Rogers Clark Memorial.

Bridge over the Wabash River

A view of the bridges arcing spans.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Peaceful and Quiet
Cons:Peaceful and Quiet
In a nutshell:Country living in the city.

Last visit to Vincennes: Nov 2005
Intro Updated Jan 23, 2006
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The George Rogers Clark Memorial - Vincennes

Tour the George Rogers Clark Memorial Things to Do (1)

A large memorial stands here to commemorate the capture of Fort Sackville by George Rogers Clark and his frontiersmen on... more travel advice

Best Place to stay in Vincennes - Vincennes

Best Place to Stay Hotels (1)

Newest motel in town. Very clean. Breakfast included with room. Close to highway. Front desk is very... more travel advice

Wings Restaurants (2)

Nine varieties of chicken wings. Sports Bar themed. Locals hangout. Very affordable!!! Also long list of appetizers... more travel advice

Home Cooking Restaurants (2)

Very good food served buffet style. Very affordable. This is a very mild mid-west barbecue not to be confused with... more travel advice

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deecat Jul 19, 2006 at 7:30 AM

So glad to see Vincennes highlighted. I grew up in Robinson, over the Illinois border, and we used to come to Vincennes quite often, especially to shop.