John Conner Monument
1600 Indiana Ave, Connersville, Indiana 47331
The John Conner Monument honors the frontier trader, interpreter, and diplomat whose Whitewater River trading post became the foundation of Connersville. His work with Native nations and territorial leaders helped shape the early development of eastern Indiana.
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
Listed in Buffalo Trace Route, George Rogers Clark Sites, Historical landmark, Pioneer History, Revolutionary War
401 S 2nd St, Vincennes, Indiana 47591
The George Rogers Clark National Historical Park commemorates the 1779 capture of Fort Sackville, a Revolutionary War victory that secured the Northwest Territory. Its monumental memorial, murals, and exhibits tell one of America's most important frontier stories.
Veraestau Historic Site
Listed in Historical place, National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, Ohio River Scenic Byway, Pioneer History
4696 Veraestau Ln, Aurora, Indiana 47001
Overlooking the Ohio River, Veraestau Historic Site preserves an elegant 1810 Federal-style mansion, formal gardens, and beautiful grounds. This National Historic Landmark tells the story of Indiana's early settlement, river commerce, and Underground Railroad heritage
Posey House
225 N Oak St, Corydon, Indiana 47112
The Posey House preserves the home of Thomas Posey, Indiana Territory's last governor before statehood. Located at Corydon Capitol State Historic Site, it offers visitors a glimpse into frontier government and everyday life during Indiana's formative years.
Colonel William Jones Home
620 E County Rd 1575 N, Gentryville, Indiana 47537
Built between 1807 and 1810, the Colonel William Jones Home preserves the legacy of an Indiana pioneer, military leader, and friend of William Henry Harrison. The historic home also shares important connections with Abraham Lincoln's boyhood in Spencer County.
William Henry Harrison Log Cabin
Listed in Historic demonstrations, Historic Home, Indian Wars, Museum, Ohio River Scenic Byway, Pioneer History, Revolutionary War
419 N Capitol Ave, Corydon, Indiana 47112
The William Henry Harrison Log Cabin is an interpretive frontier cabin at Corydon Capitol State Historic Site. Furnished to represent early nineteenth-century pioneer life, it helps visitors understand the homes and daily experiences of Indiana Territory settlers.
Grouseland – Home of William Henry Harrison
3 W Scott St, Vincennes, Indiana 47591
Built in 1804, Grouseland was the home of Indiana Territorial Governor and future President William Henry Harrison. This National Historic Landmark offers guided tours exploring frontier politics, diplomacy, military history, and life in the early American Northwest.
Jefferson County Historical Village
1411 N 27th St, Mt Vernon, Illinois 62864
The Jefferson County Historical Village preserves southern Illinois history through restored buildings, period furnishings, and educational exhibits. Visitors can explore pioneer life, early schools, churches, and homes while discovering the heritage that shaped Jefferson County and Mount Vernon.
The American Bottom Historical Marker
6631 IL-3, Ellis Grove, IL 62241, Ellis Grove, Illinois 62241
The American Bottom Historical Marker points travelers toward one of the most important cultural landscapes in the Mississippi River Valley. This region was shaped by Native American communities, French colonial settlement, river trade, farming, and frontier expansion, making it a...
Kaskaskia Bell State Memorial
Listed in Historical landmark, Pioneer History
302 1st St, Chester, IL 62233, Chester, Illinois 62233
The Kaskaskia Bell State Memorial preserves a powerful symbol of Illinois' French colonial and early American history. Located near one of the state's most historic river communities, this stop connects visitors to Kaskaskia's past, the American Revolution in the West,...
John Conner Monument
1600 Indiana Ave, Connersville, Indiana 47331
The John Conner Monument honors the frontier trader, interpreter, and diplomat whose Whitewater River trading post became the foundation of Connersville. His work with Native nations and territorial leaders helped shape the early development of eastern Indiana.
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
Listed in Buffalo Trace Route, George Rogers Clark Sites, Historical landmark, Pioneer History, Revolutionary War
401 S 2nd St, Vincennes, Indiana 47591
The George Rogers Clark National Historical Park commemorates the 1779 capture of Fort Sackville, a Revolutionary War victory that secured the Northwest Territory. Its monumental memorial, murals, and exhibits tell one of America's most important frontier stories.
Veraestau Historic Site
Listed in Historical place, National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, Ohio River Scenic Byway, Pioneer History
4696 Veraestau Ln, Aurora, Indiana 47001
Overlooking the Ohio River, Veraestau Historic Site preserves an elegant 1810 Federal-style mansion, formal gardens, and beautiful grounds. This National Historic Landmark tells the story of Indiana's early settlement, river commerce, and Underground Railroad heritage
Posey House
225 N Oak St, Corydon, Indiana 47112
The Posey House preserves the home of Thomas Posey, Indiana Territory's last governor before statehood. Located at Corydon Capitol State Historic Site, it offers visitors a glimpse into frontier government and everyday life during Indiana's formative years.
Colonel William Jones Home
620 E County Rd 1575 N, Gentryville, Indiana 47537
Built between 1807 and 1810, the Colonel William Jones Home preserves the legacy of an Indiana pioneer, military leader, and friend of William Henry Harrison. The historic home also shares important connections with Abraham Lincoln's boyhood in Spencer County.
William Henry Harrison Log Cabin
Listed in Historic demonstrations, Historic Home, Indian Wars, Museum, Ohio River Scenic Byway, Pioneer History, Revolutionary War
419 N Capitol Ave, Corydon, Indiana 47112
The William Henry Harrison Log Cabin is an interpretive frontier cabin at Corydon Capitol State Historic Site. Furnished to represent early nineteenth-century pioneer life, it helps visitors understand the homes and daily experiences of Indiana Territory settlers.
Grouseland – Home of William Henry Harrison
3 W Scott St, Vincennes, Indiana 47591
Built in 1804, Grouseland was the home of Indiana Territorial Governor and future President William Henry Harrison. This National Historic Landmark offers guided tours exploring frontier politics, diplomacy, military history, and life in the early American Northwest.
Jefferson County Historical Village
1411 N 27th St, Mt Vernon, Illinois 62864
The Jefferson County Historical Village preserves southern Illinois history through restored buildings, period furnishings, and educational exhibits. Visitors can explore pioneer life, early schools, churches, and homes while discovering the heritage that shaped Jefferson County and Mount Vernon.
The American Bottom Historical Marker
6631 IL-3, Ellis Grove, IL 62241, Ellis Grove, Illinois 62241
The American Bottom Historical Marker points travelers toward one of the most important cultural landscapes in the Mississippi River Valley. This region was shaped by Native American communities, French colonial settlement, river trade, farming, and frontier expansion, making it a...
Kaskaskia Bell State Memorial
Listed in Historical landmark, Pioneer History
302 1st St, Chester, IL 62233, Chester, Illinois 62233
The Kaskaskia Bell State Memorial preserves a powerful symbol of Illinois' French colonial and early American history. Located near one of the state's most historic river communities, this stop connects visitors to Kaskaskia's past, the American Revolution in the West,...
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