History of Vincennes, Indiana Standard: 3.1: Students will describe how significant people, events and developments have shaped their own community and region; compare their community to other communities in the region in other times and places; and use a variety of resources to gather information about the past.
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History of Vincennes, IndianaStandard: 3.1: Students will describe how significant people, events and developments have shaped their own community and region; compare their community to other communities in the region in other times and places; and use a variety of resources to gather information about the past.
Vincennes, Indiana
• Was founded in 1732 as a French fur trading post. It’s the oldest city in Indiana. Was also the capital of Indiana from 1800-1813.
• Built in 1805 as a tailor ship, the Red House is a small two-story building. The House chamber is arranged as it might been when the Legislature met there.