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The Vincennes State Historic Site pays homage to Indiana's early statehood. It is the area where Chief Tecumseh once lived, the home of America's 9th president William Henry Harrison, and the spot where American troops prepared for the Battle of Tippecanoe.

Today, guests can stop by the visitor's center at the Vincennes State Historic Site to learn about all the noteworthy events and people from Vincenne's past. The site also includes the original territorial capitol, a replica of Indiana's first college, the Elihu Stout print shop, and a historic home known as the Thompson birthplace.

1 West Harrison Street, Vincennes, IN 47591, Phone: 812-882-7422

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Visit George Rogers Clark National Historical Park Learn through laughter at The Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy Visit Grouseland, President William Henry Harrison Mansion Admire the vast collections of the Indiana Military Museum Explore nature at Ouabache Trails Park Learn about the city and state's past at Vincennes State Historic Site Step back in time at Fort Knox II Tour the beautiful Basilica of St. Francis Xavier Step back in time at McGrady Brockman House Treat yourself at Charlie's Candy Visit Indiana's oldest library, the Old Cathedral Library and Museum Tour the Old State Bank Stroll through the historic Gregg Park Spend a fun family day at The Rainbow Beach Aquatics Center Shop for unique items at Shakers Landing Antiques

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