George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park, located in Vincennes, Indiana, on the banks of the Wabash River at what is believed to be the site of Fort Sackville, is a United States National Historical Park.
A national historical park inside Vincennes Township
Visits hit a record in 2024, then fell back
The National Park Service counted 166,621 visitors in 2024, a record. In 2025 the count fell 32% to 113,397. Visitors ↓
Best months: Sep and Oct
September and October are mild and quieter than average, with highs of 69–81°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Vincennes Township
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park is inside Vincennes Township, which has 15 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1966
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park dates from 1966 and is run by National Park Service. About ↓
Written from National Park Service visitor counts, NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia. Updated when the Park Service posts a new month.
Crowds and weather, month by month
Bars: average monthly visitors, 2022–2025. Line: the typical afternoon high. Green months are mild and quieter than average.
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park, located in Vincennes, Indiana, on the banks of the Wabash River at what is believed to be the site of Fort Sackville, is a United States National Historical Park. President Calvin Coolidge authorized a classical memorial and President Franklin D. Roosevelt dedicated the completed structure in 1936.
On February 25, 1779, Lieutenant Colonel George Rogers Clark, older brother of William Clark, led the capture of Fort Sackville and British Lt. Governor Henry Hamilton as part of the Illinois Campaign, which lasted from 1778 to 1779. The march of Clark's men from Kaskaskia on the Mississippi River in mid-winter and the subsequent victory over the British remains one of the most memorable feats of the American Revolution.
- Type
- National Historical Park
- Established
- 1966
- Run by
- National Park Service
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1966)
- Wikipedia readers
- 4.7K a year
- Official site
- nps.gov/gero
Before you go
Where to stay near George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Vincennes Township (15) and Vincennes (8).
Washington Township
2,244 people
10 mi northeast of George Rogers Clark National Historical Park Visitor Center · 10 mi to the park
Busseron Township
1,251 people
12 mi north of George Rogers Clark National Historical Park Visitor Center · 12 mi to the park
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From the visitor center | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vincennes Township | in town | — | 15 7 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 21,431 | $143K | — |
| Vincennes | in town | — | 8 5 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 16,378 | $112K | C |
| Washington Township | 10 mi northeast | 15 min | 2 2 campgrounds | 2,244 | $141K | — |
| Busseron Township | 12 mi north | 20 min | 2 1 campground · 1 RV park | 1,251 | $78K | — |
| Bridgeport | 12 mi west | 20 min | 2 2 lodges & cabins | 1,652 | $72K | B+ |
| Mount Carmel | 22 mi southwest | 35 min | 7 3 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 6,723 | $89K | A− |
| Washington Township | 19 mi east | 30 min | 5 4 hotels · 1 motel | 16,948 | $164K | — |
| Patoka Township | 23 mi south | 35 min | 7 4 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 11,756 | $160K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service, from the visitor center
Also near George Rogers Clark
Other well-known places within 65 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
49 mi MuseumUSS LST-325
64 mi Stadium & arenaMemorial Stadium
51 mi Theme parkHoliday World & Splashin' Safari
51 mi Ancient siteAngel Mounds130 mi CaveBurrows Cave
49 mi National MemorialLincoln Boyhood National Memorial116K visitors a year
49 mi Stadium & arenaFord Center
56 mi National forestHoosier National ForestPhoto credits
USS LST-325: Wikideas1, CC0 · Memorial Stadium: Durin at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Holiday World & Splashin' Safari: Holiday World & Splashin' Safari, Public domain · Angel Mounds: Heironymous Rowe (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial: Rene Sturgell, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Ford Center: Nyttend, Public domain · Hoosier National Forest: US Forest Service, Public domain
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113,397 visitors in 2025
Every full year the Park Service has counted. 2020 (gold) was the pandemic year. Green is the record (2024).
Visiting George Rogers Clark
Is George Rogers Clark National Historical Park in Vincennes Township?
Yes. It’s inside Vincennes Township, IN. The address is 401 S. 2nd Street, Vincennes, IN 47591.
When is the best time to visit George Rogers Clark National Historical Park?
September and October, with highs of 69–81°. May is the busiest month (about 29,067 visitors).
How many people visit George Rogers Clark National Historical Park each year?
113,397 in 2025, according to the National Park Service. The record is 166,621, set in 2024.
What is the closest airport to George Rogers Clark National Historical Park?
Evansville Regional (EVV), about 44 miles away. The nearest big hub is Indianapolis (IND), about 98 miles.
Where should I stay near George Rogers Clark National Historical Park?
Vincennes Township (in town, 15 places to stay), Vincennes (in town, 8 places to stay) and Mount Carmel (22 mi, 7 places to stay).
Tips from people in Vincennes Township
No tips yet. Ask, or answer, in Vincennes Township’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · National Park Service visitor use statistics · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.