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    Soldiers & Sailors Monument - Vincennes - Soldiers and sailors monument

    Soldiers & Sailors Monument - Vincennes

    5.0(4 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    Well kept I am proud to have seen it I do recommend the time to take to see it once it's not like…read morebreath taking but it is special to those in our community

    Indiana has some of the best monuments when it comes to celebrating our appreciation for Soldiers…read moreand Sailors. Vincennes added its monument made from red granite in 1914 on the northeast corner of the county courthouse. Rising over sixty feet, the vault like structure base supports an obelisk that is topped with a bronze flag bearer. The flag bearer and four other statues, one on each corner of the vault, were created by sculptor Rudolf Schwarz and were cast posthumously to his death in 1912. The other four statues represent Navy, Artillery, Infantry, and Cavalry. The monument sits in a plaza that allows access to all sides of the monument. The plaza also has granite monuments to significant historical documents on one side of the plaza. The other side has monuments honoring those who served in the military in each of the wars in our country's history. Flags fly behind the military monuments. The space is well kept and is beautiful. Because everything is done in bronze and granite, there has been little deterioration over the 100+ years. While at the monument, check out the nearby courthouse for additional statues. On the north end are two statues on the third story. One is George Rogers Clark and the other is a Union Soldier. On the south side of the courthouse is a statue of Justice. All three statues were carved by Andrea Barrot in Carrara, Italy in time for the dedication of the courthouse in 1874. The monument and neighboring statues are worth stopping by the next time you are in Knox County. Review #2976

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    Soldiers & Sailors Monument - Vincennes - George Rogers Clark and Union Soldier on courthouse wall

    George Rogers Clark and Union Soldier on courthouse wall

    Soldiers & Sailors Monument - Vincennes - Justice by Andrea Barrot @1874

    Justice by Andrea Barrot @1874

    Soldiers & Sailors Monument - Vincennes - Artillery by Rudolf Schwarz

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    Artillery by Rudolf Schwarz

    George Rogers Clark National Historical Park - George Rogers Clark statue

    George Rogers Clark National Historical Park

    4.7(24 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    A great park. It happens to have a fantastic setting right along the river in downtown Vincennes…read more There was fog the day we arrived, and it was gorgeous to see it rising above the river and drifting along the grass area near the memorial. There is a small visitor's center available with a small exhibit and gift shop. Unfortunately, their speakers had broken, so we were unable to watch their park film, "Long Knives," onsite, though the friendly staff did advise that it was available online so we were able to watch it at home. The memorial itself is huge and located within an easy walk from the visitor's center. It does, however, require climbing a number of steps to enter, plus you'll want to check with the desk if it is open. They may be able to open it for you, if it's not already. If you opt to go inside, you can view a variety of large murals that detail how Clark's victory made the Northwest Territory possible. It was fascinating to see how the history intersects with other National Park/state historic sites we've been to - George Rogers Clark is the brother of William Clark of Lewis and Clark fame, and this Clark called a big meeting with Native tribes at Cahokia. There is also a large statue of Clark in the center of the space. There is a parking lot available onsite, plus nearby street parking, and it's easy to stroll right over to downtown Vincennes and explore the town, as well.

    If you like history, you're going to like this National Park Gem. You start in the Visitors Center…read morewhere they have a short film on the life of George Rogers Clark. When you go over to see the monument you have to climb a lot of steps and there is NO handicap access. We didn't know that if you want to go inside the monument you have to tell the Ranger so he/she can go and open it up for you. So when we got to the door of the monument it was locked. I looked up the number of the Ranger, called it and the got someone to come and unlock the door. The inside is awesome with a beautiful statue of Clark in the middle of stunning murals all around the wall. This is a must see if you are near Vincennes. Just remember to let the Ranger know you want to see the inside of the monument.

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    George Rogers Clark National Historical Park - Clark Diorama

    Clark Diorama

    George Rogers Clark National Historical Park - Clark Statue

    Clark Statue

    George Rogers Clark National Historical Park - Inside the monument (monument is not wheelchair friendly at the entrance)

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    Inside the monument (monument is not wheelchair friendly at the entrance)

    The Mug Tree - One last view.

    The Mug Tree

    4.0(5 reviews)
    39.5 mi

    It was only a matter of time. The Mug Tree was an old tree. Mugs were placed with it and that…read morebrought it alive again in our hearts. Many, many mugs. Travelers along the highway admired that old tree, adorned with mugs. It offered a silent respite in our daily lives. It offered hope, that no matter what pains we carried, there was the Mug Tree. The Mug Tree, which was created out of the generosity of hundreds of people, most likely strangers to each other, but friends with a common goal of taking an old, dead tree along a country highway and giving it purpose, once more. The Mug Tree. A local landmark, never to be recognized as a national monument. Unlike the more famous curiosities just a few miles north in Casey, this oddity stood outside of the door to fame. Yet, to those of us who passed by, it stood for years alongside that country highway, day and night. Like an old trusted friend. So, to those who read these words and never knew the Mug Tree, I am sorry for your loss. And to those thousands of travelers that passed by and noticed, if you grieve, you grieve not alone. Dear Mug Tree: So long, my friend. Thanks for all the smiles you brought to our hearts.

    So... It was fun to see this tree in passing on the way to Effingham but I felt like the house on…read moretop could've been utilized for birds or something.

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    The Mug Tree - This is the Mug Tree, in all its glory.

    This is the Mug Tree, in all its glory.

    The Mug Tree - A view from the south west side.

    A view from the south west side.

    The Mug Tree - The Mug Tree is no longer.

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    The Mug Tree is no longer.

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