Vincennes, Indiana
Vincennes is a city of 16,586 people in Knox County, Indiana, founded in 1732.
Why visit Vincennes
Townapedia lists 17 museums and landmarks, 22 parks and trails, 33 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AMC, Lincoln Memorial Bridge, Indiana Territorial Capitol and Forts of Vincennes.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 22°F.
Weather in Vincennes
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Vincennes
Vincennes is a city in and the county seat of Knox County, Indiana, United States. It is located on the lower Wabash River in the southwestern part of the state, nearly halfway between Evansville and Terre Haute. It was founded in 1732 by French fur traders, including the namesake François-Marie Bissot, Sieur de Vincennes. It is the oldest continually inhabited European settlement in Indiana and was its longest serving territorial capital.
From the Wikipedia article Vincennes, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Lincoln Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 1.4 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Red Skelton Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 2.2 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks17
Indiana Territorial Capitol
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Forts of Vincennes
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
18th century military outposts of the French province of Louisiana
Grouseland
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic house and museum
Hack and Simon Office Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic office building located at Vincennes, Knox County, Indiana
Old State Bank
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Vincennes, Indiana
Pyramid Mound
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Protected Indiana archaeological site
Vincennes Fortnightly Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic Women's club clubhouse located at Vincennes, Knox County, Indiana
Indiana Military Museum
Museum · 1.5 mi
Military museum in Vincennes, Indiana
Red Skelton Performing Arts Center
Museum · 1.0 mi
20 West Red Skelton Boulevard, Vincennes
5 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds22
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
National Historical Park of the United States in Indiana
sunrise-sunset
Gregg Park
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic public park in Vincennes, Indiana
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Kimmell Park
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic public park in Knox County, Indiana
Rainbow Beach Family Aquatic Center
Sports field and stadium · 0.7 mi
2204 Washington Avenue, Vincennes
10 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes33
Lic's Deli & Ice Cream
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 1.3 mi
2815 North 6th Street, Vincennes
Mo-Th 10:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-22:30; Su 11:00-22:00
Gilberts Restaurant & Pub
Restaurant · Steak House · 1.5 mi
1350 Willow Street, Vincennes
Texas Roadhouse
Restaurant · Steak House · 1.3 mi
401 Kimmell Road, Vincennes
Chava's Bar & Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.8 mi
2221 North 6th Street, Vincennes
21 more on the map.
History
The vicinity of Vincennes was inhabited for thousands of years by different cultures of indigenous peoples. During the Late Woodland period, some of these peoples used local loess hills as burial sites; some of the more prominent examples are the Sugar Loaf Mound and the Pyramid Mound. In historic times, prominent local Indian groups who drove these people out were the Shawnee, Wabash, and the Miami tribe.
The first European settlers were French, when Vincennes was founded as part of the French colony of Pays des Illinois, New France. Later on, it would be transferred to the colony of Louisiana. Several years later, France lost the French and Indian War (part of the Seven Years' War), and as a result ceded territory east of the Mississippi River, including Vincennes, to the victorious British.
Once the area was under British control, it was associated with the Province of Quebec until after the Revolutionary War. It then became part of the Illinois County of the Colony and Dominion of Virginia. Next it became part of Knox County in the Northwest Territory, and it was later included in the Indiana Territory. Vincennes served as capital of the Indiana Territory from 1800 until 1813, when the government was moved to Corydon.
From the History section of Vincennes, Indiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay6
Churches and places of worship7
St. Francis Xavier Cathedral and Library
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Basilica of Saint Francis Xavier
Church · Catholic · 1.3 mi
205 Church Street, Vincennes
Community United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 1.6 mi
1548 South Hart Street Road, Vincennes
Shopping10
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries22
Twin Rivers Career & Tech Ed Area
School · 4.4 mi
20 North Third Street, Vincennes
Healthcare2
Map of Vincennes
131 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 22°F | 3.0 in | 2.7 in |
| Feb | 45°F | 24°F | 2.5 in | 2.1 in |
| Mar | 55°F | 33°F | 3.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 44°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 77°F | 55°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 64°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 66°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 64°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 56°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 45°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 34°F | 4.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 26°F | 3.4 in | 3.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Vincennes 5 Ne Hcn (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Knox County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-08-15: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2011-06-23: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And (Severe Storm)
- 2008-09-23: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Lawrenceville-Vincennes International Airport (LWV) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Lawrenceville 10 mi west, about 16 min by car
- Bridgeport 14 mi west, about 22 min by car
- Petersburg 18 mi southeast, about 29 min by car
- Washington 19 mi east, about 30 min by car
- Princeton 23 mi south, about 37 min by car
- Mount Carmel 23 mi southwest, about 36 min by car
- Palestine 23 mi north, about 37 min by car
- Oakland City 25 mi south, about 40 min by car
- Robinson 26 mi northwest, about 42 min by car
- Sullivan 29 mi north, about 47 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- George Rogers Clark Memorial at sunset, National Park Service, Public domain
- Bandshell in Gregg Park, Nyttend, Public domain
- Kimmell Park from south, Nyttend, Public domain
- Indiana Territorial Capitol front, Nyttend, Public domain
- Hack and Simon Office Building, northern angle, Nyttend, Public domain
- Grouseland front and southern side, Nyttend, Public domain
- Pyramid Mound from north, Nyttend, Public domain
- Old Cathedral Complex - 1, hbherman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old State Bank front and western side, Nyttend, Public domain
- Fort Vincennes, Mingusboodle, Public domain
- Vincennes Fortnightly Club 2013, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- P8290032 Lincoln Memorial Bridge, Chris Light at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
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