Hype for the Future 100J: Vincennes, Indiana

Introduction

Now a modern city, the historic settlement of Vincennes is located in the oldest county associated with the modern State of Indiana, now known as Knox County and directly facing the Wabash River. Historically integral to New France, the community continues to overlook the banks of the Wabash and is highly influential to the culture and history of the State of Indiana.

Context

The State of Indiana contains the notable community at the City of Vincennes, continuing to celebrate French and Catholic heritage along the historic Wabash River. A charming community in the southwestern portion of the State of Indiana, the modern city remains of academic and cultural interest, with Vincennes University representing a modern anchor and the state historic sites within Vincennes representing George Rogers Clark and Grouseland, a historic home of William Henry Harrison. Both the birthplace of Red Skelton and the Indiana Military Museum are also located nearby within the city.

Hype for the Future 70H: Public University Systems in Indiana

Overview

Within the State of Indiana are the numerous public universities associated with the State, most notably the two public university systems anchored by Purdue University and Indiana University, with flagship campuses in West Lafayette and Bloomington, respectively.

Outside the Purdue and Indiana University Systems, however, the public universities separate from the system include Indiana State University in Terre Haute, the University of Southern Indiana in Evansville, Ball State University in Muncie, and Vincennes University in Vincennes.