Tag Archive: George Rogers Clark

Indian Chief Carving – Lincoln Memorial Bridge – Indiana

January 7, 2023 0 Comments

Indian Chief Carving - Lincoln Memorial Bridge - Indiana

The image of a Native American Indian Chief carved into a concrete pillar, at the head of the Lincoln Memorial Bridge in Vincennes, Indiana. The bridge is part of the George Rogers Clark National Historical Park, and opened in 1933. The statues themselves (there are two), were installed in 1936. George Rogers Clark was an American surveyor, soldier, and military officer, who served during the American Revolutionary War. He is the older brother of William Clark, who is famous for his explorations the the American West, in particular the Pacific Northwest during the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

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Francis Vigo Statue – Vincennes, Indiana

December 20, 2022 0 Comments

Francis Vigo Statue - Vincennes, Indiana

Originally born in Italy, and a solider for the French in New Orleans, Francis Vigo (born Giuseppe Maria Francesco Vigo) became a fur trader first in St. Louis and then in Vincennes, Indiana.  It was in Indiana, that Vigo became an informant for George Rogers Clark, an American General during the Revolutionary War.  It was through his efforts that George Rogers Clark knew the British had occupied Vincennes, and prompted him to take the city back from the British in 1779.  Vigo was also a significant funder of the war effort at the time, and  is credited with helping found Vincennes University, which at that time was known as Jefferson Academy.

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George Rogers Clark Homestead – Clarksville – Indiana

November 28, 2021 0 Comments

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A view of the George Rogers Clark homestead, where he resided from 1803-1809. It was at this location in 1803 that a famous meeting between William Clark (George’s brother) and Merriweather Lewis, occurred, to plan and prepare the Lewis and Clark Expedition. George Clark resided on the property another 6 years, until a severe stroke led to an accident that left him disabled, and unable to live on his own. He ultimately moved across the Ohio River to Locust Grove, a property owned by his sister and her husband. Over the course of his life, George Clark was an explorer, surveyor, and military officer in the United States Army. He is also one of the founders of Clarksville, which he donated land to, from a land grant given him by the states of Virginia that covered much of present day Clark and Floyd counties in Indiana.

The cabin pictured was a replica of the cabin built by George Clark, and was burned down in an arson fire in 2021

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