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The population of Vincennes is approximately 17,997 (2006).
The amount of land area in Vincennes is 16.594 sq. kilometers.
Vincennes elevation is 429 feet above sea level. The Vincennes median home price is $70,100 (2005). Vincennes miscellany. Return to Index Vincennes location: on the Wabash River in southwestern Indiana. It is 48 miles north of Evansville and 56 miles south of Terre Haute. Other nearby communities include Bruceville, Decker, Monroe City, Hazleton and Oak Town all in Indiana and Russellville, St. Francisville and Lawrenceville all in Illinois
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The weather in Vincennes is Seasonal. There are usually hot and humid summers, fairly cold winters. Spring and fall both have weather that varies from cold to hot depending on the weather patterns. History & History Related Items Vincennes history: The city was founded in 1732 and is the oldest city in the state. Vincennes was the location of the pivotal battle of Fort Sackville between the British and George Rogers Clark during the Revolutionary War in 1779. Vincennes was the first Northwest Territorial Capitol under William Henry Harrison, governor. He later became the 9th president of the United States. His home here is known as Grouseland. Try this history page for Vincennes. Here is a page on attractions including historic sites in the area. Vincennes attractions: Indiana Military Museum George Rogers Clark National Historic Park The Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous Vincennes is the birthplace of Red Skelton. Hometown of William Henry Harrison, first governor of Indiana territory and ninth president of the United States. More information on him and his home, Grouseland, may be found at this site Return to Index
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