Historical figures in Vincennes

The atlas holds 3 people and 5 moments here, from 1801 to 1830. The most recorded lives are William Henry Harrison, Abraham Lincoln and Zachary Taylor. Among them Jurists, Writers and Political Leaders, across the Industrial Revolution and the Enlightenment.

Notable people

1. Abraham Lincoln

   in 1830

   1 moment here

   American lawyer, Illinois legislator, congressman, and sixteenth president of the United States.…

2. William Henry Harrison

   from 1801 to 1810

   3 moments here

   William Henry Harrison was an American army officer, territorial governor, diplomat, Whig politician, and the ninth president of the United States.…

3. Zachary Taylor

   in 1811

   1 moment here

   Zachary Taylor was a United States Army officer, Mexican–American War commander, and the 12th president of the United States.…

Moments

1. 1801 Began governorship at Vincennes William Henry Harrison
2. 1804 Residence at Grouseland William Henry Harrison
3. 1810 Meeting with Tecumseh at Grouseland William Henry Harrison
4. 1811 Command of Fort Knox Zachary Taylor
5. 1830 Crossed into Illinois at Vincennes Abraham Lincoln

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