Fort Knox, near Vincennes, Indiana
| Description: |
Artistic rendition of Fort Knox perched atop a hill near Vincennes, Indiana. The fort was built to help protect American settlers as tensions increased with area Indians. The wooden structure consisted of a few buildings surrounded by a palisade fence. The fort overlooked the Wabash river. |
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| Origin: | 1905-1950 |
| Publisher: |
The Vincennes Capital |
| Source: |
http://images.indianahistory.org/cdm/ref/collection/P0391/id/840 |
| Collection: |
Postcards of Indiana the Jay Small Collection |
| Copyright: |
This image may be printed or downloaded by individuals, schools or libraries for personal use, study, research or classroom teaching without permission. For other uses contact: visualcollections@indianahistory.org. |
| Geography: |
Indiana Knox Vincennes |
| Subjects: |
Forts & fortifications Historic sites Rivers Indian encampments Indians of North America |
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