One of the greatest feats of the American Revolution
The British flag would not be raised above Fort Sackville Feb. 25, 1779. At 10 a.m., the garrison surrendered to American Colonel George Rogers Clark. His American army, aided by French residents of the Illinois country, had marched through freezing floodwaters to gain this victory. The fort’s capture assured United States claims to the frontier, an area nearly as large as the original 13 states.
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The George Rogers Clark Memorial
A memorial such as this serves as a reminder that courage, fortitude, and valor do not go out of style.
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The Story
To capture British forces, George Rogers Clark and his force of 170 Americans and Frenchmen made an epic 18-day trek.
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Summer Junior Rangers
The park has opportunities for young visitors to join in a number of activites thoughout the summer
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Did You Know?
The George Rogers Clark Memorial was administered by the State of Indiana untill 1966 when it was adopted into the National Park Service. President Lyndon Baines Johnson visited the park and signed the act which made it a national historical park. More...