George Rogers Clark Memorial
About the Business
The George Rogers Clark Memorial, located at 401 South 2nd Street in Vincennes, Indiana, commemorates the heroic victory of American Colonel George Rogers Clark over the British forces at Fort Sackville on February 25, 1779. This pivotal moment in history ensured United States claims to the frontier and expanded its territory significantly.
The memorial features a bronze statue of George Rogers Clark and seven murals depicting the story and its aftermath. Visitors can explore exhibits, watch an orientation movie, and browse the Eastern National bookstore inside the building.
The inscription "Great things have been effected by a few men well conducted" serves as a reminder of the courage, fortitude, and valor displayed by Clark and his men during their march through flooded prairies to capture the fort. This institution stands as a tribute to their bravery and the enduring legacy of their actions.
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Location & Phone number
401 S 2nd St, Vincennes, IN 47591, United States
Hours open
Monday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Reviews
"In town for a couple of days, and needed an outdoor walk. This area fit the bill. Interesting history about westward expansion through river travel. The memorial wasn’t open."
"I visited two days before Christmas. I found the docent to be extremely well informed and just an overall good experience."
"Beautiful memorial and so much history here on Ft Sackville. Go to the visitor center forst and watch the free 30 minute movie to learn the history of Clark and the great battle that took place right at this location. Go inside the memorial to see the tall statue of Clark and the beautiful murals with even more history."
"Went here for the Memorial day reenactment. The staff was super and the movie showing what happened here showed the endurance of the combatants."
"Great history! Beautiful surroundings. Vital part of the fabric of our nation and its founding. Now more than ever before in any time of our history, we NEED to know where we came from and how we got here because of what happened during the Revolutionary War period. George Rogers Clark is a vital peace of our foundational makeup"
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