The Ohio River
June 1778
In the spring of 1778, George Rogers Clark was sent to the Illinois Country, a region that was part of the British territory in North America. His mission aimed to capture British forts and strengthen American control in the area. Clark's campaign ultimately led to the successful capture of several key British outposts, including Fort Vincennes, which significantly boosted American morale and territorial claims in the West.
IN 1778, the American General George Rogers Clark won at Cahokia.
George Rogers Clark has written: 'Col. George Rogers Clark's sketch of his campaign in the Illinois in 1778-79' -- subject(s): Clark's Expedition to the Illinois, 1778-1779, History 'The capture of Vincennes, 1779' -- subject(s): History 'Memoir, from English's Conquest of the country' -- subject(s): Clark's Expedition to the Illinois, 1778-1779, History
The Ohio River
William Hayden English has written: 'Conquest of the country northwest of the river Ohio 1778-1783 and life of Gen. George Rogers Clark' 'Conquest Of The Country Northwest Of The River Ohio 1778-1783 And Life Of Gen. George Rogers Clark V2'
Mississippi river. I believe... On July 4, 1778. George Rogers Clark was the commander.
The settlement that became the City of Louisville was founded in 1778 by George Rogers Clark and is named after King Louis XVI of France.
George Rogers Clark did not "discover" Louisville; rather, he played a significant role in its early history. In 1778, he led a military expedition to the region during the American Revolutionary War, aiming to secure the area against British influence. While there, he recognized the strategic importance of the Ohio River and the site that would become Louisville, which was founded shortly after his expedition. His efforts contributed to the development of the settlement, which was officially established in 1778.
George Rogers Clark (November 19, 1752 - February 13, 1818) was a surveyor, soldier, and leader and the brother of William Clark (of the Lewis and Clark expedition). Clark participated in Lord Dunmore's War and gained recognition as an Indian fighter. Clark formed the Kentucky Militia to defend settlers from the Indian raids. At the age twenty- three, he was named captain of the militia and a delegate to the Virginia legislature. On June 26, 1778 Clark and one hundred seventy- five men traveled on the Ohio River to Kaskaskia. They surprised the fort at Kaskaskia on July 4, 1778, and they took the fort and town without firing a shot. On July 5, 1778 Clark captured Fort Cahokia from the British. On February 23, 1779 Clark's army entered Vincennes and surrounded the fort. On February 25, 1779 Hamilton surrendered and in 1783 and1784, he was named surveyor of the public lands for men who served in the Virginia in military forces.
George Rogers Clark (November 19, 1752 - February 13, 1818) was a surveyor, soldier, and leader and the brother of William Clark (of the Lewis and Clark expedition). Clark participated in Lord Dunmore's War and gained recognition as an Indian fighter. Clark formed the Kentucky Militia to defend settlers from the Indian raids. At the age twenty- three, he was named captain of the militia and a delegate to the Virginia legislature. On June 26, 1778 Clark and one hundred seventy- five men traveled on the Ohio River to Kaskaskia. They surprised the fort at Kaskaskia on July 4, 1778, and they took the fort and town without firing a shot. On July 5, 1778 Clark captured Fort Cahokia from the British. On February 23, 1779 Clark's army entered Vincennes and surrounded the fort. On February 25, 1779 Hamilton surrendered and in 1783 and1784, he was named surveyor of the public lands for men who served in the Virginia in military forces.
Yes, Louisville, Kentucky, was established in 1778. It was founded by George Rogers Clark and named after King Louis XVI of France in recognition of French support during the American Revolution. The city was strategically located along the Ohio River, which contributed to its growth as a significant trade and transportation hub.