National Historical Park · Indiana, United States
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park is a national historical park in Indiana, United States, covering 26.2 acres (10.6 ha), established in 1966.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Historical Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Indiana, United States |
| Area | 26.2 acres (10.6 ha) |
| Established | 1966 |
| Coordinates | 38.6792° N, 87.5356° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park, located in Vincennes, Indiana, on the banks of the Wabash River at what is believed to be the site of Fort Sackville, is a United States National Historical Park. President Calvin Coolidge authorized a classical memorial and President Franklin D. Roosevelt dedicated the completed structure in 1936. On February 25, 1779, Lieutenant Colonel George Rogers Clark, older brother of William Clark, led the capture of Fort Sackville and British Lt. Governor Henry Hamilton as part of the Illinois Campaign, which lasted from 1778 to 1779.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- Indianapolis International Airport (IND) · Indianapolis, United States · 97.8 miles away
- Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) · Louisville, United States · 103.6 miles away
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Crawford County State Fish and Wildlife Area
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Sam Parr State Fish and Wildlife Area
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Frequently asked questions
Where is George Rogers Clark National Historical Park?
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park is in Indiana, United States (38.6792° N, 87.5356° W).
When was George Rogers Clark National Historical Park established?
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park was established in 1966, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is George Rogers Clark National Historical Park?
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park covers 26.2 acres (10.6 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Rogers_Clark_National_Historical_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/gero/ — Official park page.