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    • Vincennes is a city in, and the county seat of, Knox County, Indiana, United States. It is located on the lower Wabash River in the southwestern part of the state, nearly halfway between Evansville and Terre Haute. It was founded in 1732 by French fur traders, including the namesake François-Marie Bissot, Sieur de Vincennes. It is the oldest continually inhabite… See more

    History

    The vicinity of Vincennes was inhabited for thousands of years by different cultures of indigenous peoples. During the Late Woodland period, some of these peoples used local loess hills as burial sites; some of the more pr… See more

    Geography

    Vincennes is located on the banks of the Wabash River at the western edge of Knox County. This is also the western edge of the state of Indiana, and Illinois is across the river to the west. The city lies about 100 miles (160 … See more

    CountryUnited States
    StateIndiana
    CountyKnox
    Elevation420 ft (128 m)
    Demographics

    As of the census of 2010, there were 18,423 people, 7,407 households, and 4,108 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,486.2 inhabitants per square mile (959.9/km ). There were 8,259 housing units at an … See more

    Education

    • South Knox Elementary School
    • Tecumseh – Harrison Elementary
    • Franklin Elementary
    • Vigo Elementary… See more

    Government

    The city government consists of a seven-member city council. Five of whom are elected from districts the other two are elected at large. The mayor is elected in a citywide vote. See more

    Media

    • WVUT PBS (22) – 22.1 / 22.2 / 22.3 – Vincennes University
    • 91.1 FM WVUB "Blazer 91-1" – Vincennes University
    • 92.1 FM WZDM "Wisdom 92-1" – The Original Company… See more

    Legacy

    The Revolutionary War battle at Vincennes was featured in the 1901 novel Alice of Old Vincennes by Maurice Thompson. Four ships have also been named USS Vincennes in honor of this battle; as well as for the city. … See more

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    Welcome to Indiana’s Territorial Past, Located in Vincennes and Knox County. Indiana’s First City is the perfect getaway for history enthusiasts.

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    What is Vincennes University known for?
    Vincennes University was established in 1801 as Jefferson Academy. It is the oldest college of higher learning in Indiana. Purdue Polytechnic Institute maintains a satellite campus in Vincennes in a partnership with Vincennes University. The city government consists of a seven-member city council.

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    Does Vincennes have a National Park?
    Today, the George Rogers Clark National Historical Park in Vincennes is the site of the largest Memorial Monument west of Washington, D.C. which honors the heroic accomplishments of Colonel Clark and his men. The City of Vincennes is one of only 3 communities in the entire state of Indiana with a National Park within our city limits.

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    Where is Vincennes Indiana located?
    Vincennes is a city in, and the county seat of, Knox County, Indiana, United States. [ 4 ] It is located on the lower Wabash River in the southwestern part of the state, nearly halfway between Evansville and Terre Haute. It was founded in 1732 by French fur traders, including the namesake François-Marie Bissot, Sieur de Vincennes.

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    What are some interesting facts about Vincennes?
    Fort Sackville, one of the forts of Vincennes. The U.S. Navy has named four ships in honor of Vincennes. The Servant of God, Bishop Simon Bruté de Remur, first Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Vincennes. The Indiana Territorial Capitol. Is the primary site owned by the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites Corp in Vincennes.

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    What is Vincennes Indiana known for?
    The city of Vincennes is rich in history. As the oldest city in Indiana, previously a French fur trading post, Vincennes has been at the forefront of the development of Indiana and the Midwest. Vincennes was founded in 1732 by Francois Marie Bissot–Sieur de Vincennes, a French military officer.

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    What is a Vincennes Indiana flag?
    This flag for the city of Vincennes, Indiana, albeit unofficial, is used around the city. It features the signature V, four fleurs-de-lis, symbolizing the city's French heritage, its existence in four centuries: 18th, 19th, 20th, and 21st, since the city's establishment in 1732.

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    Vincennes Historic District - Wikipedia

    Vincennes Historic District is a national historic district located at Vincennes, Knox County, Indiana. The district encompasses 1,161 contributing buildings, 5 contributing sites, 9 contributing structures, and 37 contributing objects in the …

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