Sher
While Sher and I were driving around Vincennes looking for interesting things, we spotted the steeple of a large church. We parked, got out and went up to one of the historical information signs. Then we looked to the right and wow, there was a huge structure that looked like a monument you’d see in Washington, D.C.
What we were seeing was the George Rogers Clark Memorial. The monument honors the 1779 victory of General George Rogers Clark over the British at Fort Sackville, on the Wabash River in what is now Vincennes. This was a hugely successful campaign during the Revolutionary War and led to the United States claiming the Northwest Territory from Britain.
Detail of the monument inscription
Francis Vigo, with the Wabash River behind
The State of Indiana built the monument in 1933 and President Franklin D. Roosevelt dedicated it in 1936. The site was turned over the the National Park service in 1966, and the NPS runs it to this day, along with a Visitor’s Center and other parts of the historic park. There is a lovely “River Walk” paved path along the banks of the Wabash River, which is the boundary with Illinois.
It was a hot day, however in the shade it was comfortable. We saw a few people out, most without masks, but no problem keeping safe distances. We really enjoyed finding this impressive piece of Indiana and American history!
Stay safe while your travel, friends, but go ahead and travel!
Roadtirement 
Very cool find.
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Yes it was a cool find. I was born and raised in Indiana, remember seeing pictures of this in my 7th grade history book, but had no idea the magnitude of the structure.
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Lovely photos, Guys, so much history! I do love England though. Our leaving there so long ago is in my view, a big family misunderstanding… Can I go home now? 😂
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Like it!
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Nice profiles!
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Thank you!
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That will be a monument no-one wants to pull down 🙂
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A most astute observation, Derrick! Thank you so much for dropping by our blog and commenting. Trust you and Jackie are well…
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We are, thanks, Maj.
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Reblogged this on Roadtirement.
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Thank you for a very interesting post, and the message at the end. It reminds me of the saying:
“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.”
St. Augustine
Joanna
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Most appropriate quote from St. Augustine! Thank you for sharing.
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You are more than welcome!
Joanna
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