Forts of Vincennes, Military fort in Vincennes, Indiana, United States.
The fort structure included blockhouses on northeast and southwest corners, with thick timber walls housing three-pounder cannons for defense capabilities.
French forces constructed the initial Fort Vincennes in 1731, marking the beginning of European military presence in the Indiana Territory.
The fort location supported interactions between French traders, British military, American settlers, and Native American tribes throughout the eighteenth century.
The National Register of Historic Places designation preserves the fort site, allowing visitors to examine military architecture from colonial America.
George Rogers Clark led 172 soldiers through winter floods to capture this fort in 1779, traveling 180 miles in February conditions.
Location: Indiana
Inception: 1731
GPS coordinates: 38.67920,-87.53560
Latest update: May 10, 2025 23:56
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