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The Patriots took Vincennes on February 25, 1779, during the American Revolutionary War. The capture was led by George Rogers Clark, who aimed to secure the western frontier for the American colonies. This victory was significant in weakening British control in the Northwest Territory.
Colonel George Rogers Clark of Harrodsburg. After the victory he successfully held the complete control of the Illinois, with exception of Detroit.
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The British evacuated the city on March 17, 1776, after the patriots had fortified Dorchester Heights.
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C. George Rogers Clark
The Patriots took Vincennes on February 25, 1779, during the American Revolutionary War. The capture was led by George Rogers Clark, who aimed to secure the western frontier for the American colonies. This victory was significant in weakening British control in the Northwest Territory.
Colonel George Rogers Clark of Harrodsburg. After the victory he successfully held the complete control of the Illinois, with exception of Detroit.
George Roger Clark was the militia leader who convinced many Native Americans to abandon their British allies leading to the recovery of the fort at Vincennes Indiana.
March 7,2009
The population of Vincennes is 47,845.
The address of the Vincennes Historical And Antiquarian Society is: Po Box 487, Vincennes, IN 47591
Clint Barmes was born March 6, 1979, in Vincennes, IN, USA.
The Boston Patriots 1960-1970, Bay State Patriots February and March 1971, and the New England Patriots 1971-present
Vincennes University was created in 1801.
The area of Vincennes is 1,910,000.0 square meters.