Fort Vincennes

Fort Vincennes (1732-1760) - A French colonial fort established in 1732 by Francois-Marie Bissot, Sieur de Vincennes in present day Vincennes, Knox County, Indiana. Abandoned in 1760. Also known as Poste de Vincennes.

Fort Vincennes History

Established by Francois-Marie Bissot, Sieur de Vincennes in 1732.

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Abandoned in 1760.

Current Status

Vincennes, Knox County, Indiana

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Location: Vincennes, Knox County, Indiana. Maps & Images Lat: 38.679194 Long: -87.535594 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: .....'

Sources:

• Roberts, Robert B., Encyclopedia of Historic Forts: The Military, Pioneer, and Trading Posts of the United States, Macmillan, New York, 1988, 10th printing, ISBN 0-02-926880-X, page 281

Links:

• North American Forts - Fort Vincennes

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