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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1604_the-first-presbyterian-church-in-indiana-territory_Vincennes-IN.html
In 1805 Transylvania Presbytery, Kentucky on petition of pioneer settlers in Knox County sent Rev. Thomas Cleland, who thus became the first Presbyterian minister to preach in Vincennes. The service was held at the Council House in the Indian Vill…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1602_cradle-of-freemasonry-in-indiana_Vincennes-IN.html
At historic Vincennes the first Lodge of Freemasons in the present State of Indiana was established, 1809, by the Grand Lodge of Kentucky. Since 1818 it has worked under Indiana charter as Vincennes Lodge No. 1.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1601_battell-park_Mishawaka-IN.html
Mishawaka's oldest park, circa 1860s; given to city (1881) by members of Battell family. Features include Civil War soldiers monument (1884); neoclassical copper-domed, brick and limestone bandshell commemorating WWI (1927); exceptional Works Prog…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1600_normain-heights-subdivision_Mishawaka-IN.html
Veterans' Homes of Mishawaka, Inc., founded by veterans, 1946, built (1947-1949) to counter housing shortage after World War II. 315 houses built on battle-named streets to seven designs; innovative features: aluminum siding, complete kitchen and …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15ZZ_the-mishawaka-academic-and-normal-institute_Mishawaka-IN.html
Opposite the south end of Main Street at 4th Street stood the two-storied, red brick Institute Building, where the Mishawaka Academic and Normal Institute classes were held. This was a Free school for Mishawaka children and a Select school for adv…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15ZY_dodge-manufacturing-company_Mishawaka-IN.html
Wallace H. Dodge (1849-1894) founded company 1878; made wood products; moved to this site 1880. Patented wood split pulley 1882, revolutionary for standardized, interchangeable parts. Its innovative products have led to advances in power transmiss…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15ZX_chief-tecumseh_Vincennes-IN.html
The great Shawnee leader lives on as a symbol of Native pride and pan-Indian identity. In the years 1810 and 1811 Tecumseh defended the rights of his people in meetings in Vincennes with William Henry Harrison, Governor of the Indiana Territory.
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15ZK_u-s-s-vincennes_Vincennes-IN.html
Commemorating the patriotism, devotion to duty, valor, energy and seamanship of those Americans who served in the ships
U.S.S. Vincennes
Each a man-of-war, these ships of the United States Navy carried out missions which expanded global know…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15ZJ_inscription-on-the-big-bell-of-the-old-cathedral_Vincennes-IN.html
(at top of bell)D.O.M. Ad Laud et Glor Domini Nostri et Redepmtoris Jesu Christi Hanc Mariam Annam R.R. D.D. et in Chr Pater Simon G. Brute Qui Primus Vincennopolitanan Sedem Episcopus Tenuis Vovebat Dabat et Consecrabat An Rep Sal MDCCCXXXIX
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15ZI_fort-sackville-in-1779_Vincennes-IN.html
Fort Sackville was constructed by the British during the Revolutionary War on the site now occupied by the Clark Memorial. Early in that conflict, the Redcoats dominated the frontier from posts north of the Ohio River by sending their Indian allie…