One of the greatest feats of the American Revolution
The British flag would not be raised above Fort Sackville Feb. 25, 1779. At 10 a.m., the garrison surrendered to American Col. George Rogers Clark. His American army, aided by French residents of the Illinois country, had marched through freezing floodwaters to gain this victory. The fort’s capture assured United States claims to the frontier, an area nearly as large as the original 13 states.
The George Rogers Clark Memorial
Learn about the Clark Memorial. View the murals and statue and explore the importance of this impressive structure. A memorial such as this serves as a reminder that courage, fortitude, and valor do not go out of style.
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The Story
To capture British forces, George Rogers Clark and his force of 170 Americans and Frenchmen made an epic 18-day trek from Kaskaskia through the freezing flood waters of the Illinois country. At times in icy water up to their shoulders, it was Clark's leadership that brought them through this incredible journey.
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Clark Memorial receives huge facelift
The Memorial Terrace, which has suffered from severe leakage since its construction in the early 1930s, saw major work to halt this propblem during 2009.
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George Rogers Clark National Historical Park 401 S. 2nd St.
Vincennes, Indiana 47591
Knox County is located in Southwestern Indiana. Prevailing wind direction is southwest and Vincennes lies in the path of moisture-bearing low pressure formations from the Gulf of Mexico. These storm systems and the movement of polar cold fronts greatly affect both temperature and precipitations. This area experiences four distinct seasons, with generally hot and humid summers, moderately cold winters, and highly variable weather in both spring and fall.
Did You Know? British Fort Sackville was named in honor of George Germain, 1st Viscount Sackville, who was a member of parliament druing the reign of King George III. more...
