Siege of Fort Vincennes

During the 18th and early 19th centuries, the French, British and U.S. forces built and occupied a number of forts at Vincennes, Indiana. These outposts commanded a strategic position on the Wabash River. The names of the installations were changed by the various ruling parties, and the forts were considered strategic in the French and Indian War, the …
During the 18th and early 19th centuries, the French, British and U.S. forces built and occupied a number of forts at Vincennes, Indiana. These outposts commanded a strategic position on the Wabash River. The names of the installations were changed by the various ruling parties, and the forts were considered strategic in the French and Indian War, the American Revolutionary War, the Northwest Indian War and the War of 1812. The last fort was abandoned in 1816.
  • Built: 1731-32, 1736
  • Controlled by: New France · Kingdom of Great Britain · United States
  • In use: 1732-1736, 1736-1766, 1778-79
  • Materials: wood
  • Battles/wars: First Battle of Vincennes;Battle of Vincennes
  • Past commanders: Leonard Helm, Henry Hamilton, George Rodgers Clark
  • Garrison: 90
Data from: en.wikipedia.org