Indiana Territorial Capitol
The Indiana Territorial Capitol, also known as the Indiana Territory State Memorial and Legislative Hall, is part of a state historical site. Its home town is Vincennes Township. A short trip away is George Rogers Clark, 0.7 mi off.
A museum inside Vincennes Township
You can stay in Vincennes Township
Indiana Territorial Capitol is inside Vincennes Township, which has 15 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Sep and Oct
April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 67–81°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
A month-by-month look
A visit to Indiana Territorial Capitol can follow the seasons below.
Indiana Territorial Capitol
The Indiana Territorial Capitol, also known as the Indiana Territory State Memorial and Legislative Hall, is part of a state historical site in Vincennes, Indiana. Part of a row of buildings located across from Vincennes University, the building was the center of government for the Indiana Territory from 1800 to 1813. It was built between 1800 and 1805, and is a simple two-story frame building. It was moved to its present site in 1949.
The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. It is located in the Vincennes Historic District.
- Type
- Museum
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1973)
Hotels and campgrounds near Indiana Territorial Capitol
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Vincennes Township (15) and Vincennes (8).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Indiana Territorial Capitol | 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 | 9 mi northeast | 15 min | 2 2 campgrounds | 2,244 | $141K | — |
| Busseron Township | 11 mi north | 15 min | 2 1 campground · 1 RV park | 1,251 | $78K | — |
| Washington Township | 19 mi east | 30 min | 5 4 hotels · 1 motel | 16,948 | $164K | — |
| Bridgeport | 13 mi west | 20 min | 2 2 lodges & cabins | 1,652 | $72K | B+ |
| Mount Carmel | 23 mi southwest | 35 min | 7 3 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 6,723 | $89K | A− |
| 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
Make a day of it near Indiana Territorial Capitol
Every place here is under 64 miles away.
49 mi MuseumUSS LST-325
64 mi Stadium & arenaMemorial Stadium
51 mi Theme parkHoliday World & Splashin' Safari
1in town National Historical ParkGeorge Rogers Clark National Historical Park113K visitors a year
51 mi Ancient siteAngel Mounds30 mi CaveBurrows Cave
49 mi Stadium & arenaFord Center
64 mi Stadium & arenaSimon Skjodt Assembly HallPhoto 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 · George Rogers Clark National Historical Park: The original uploader was Agentmoose at English Wikipedia. on 2006-07-08., CC BY-SA 2.5 · Angel Mounds: Heironymous Rowe (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Ford Center: Nyttend, Public domain · Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall: Sean Benham from Chicago, CC BY 2.0
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Indiana Territorial Capitol in questions
Is Indiana Territorial Capitol in Vincennes Township?
Yes. It’s inside Vincennes Township, IN.
When is the best time to visit Indiana Territorial Capitol?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 67–81°.
What is the closest airport to Indiana Territorial Capitol?
Evansville Regional (EVV), about 45 miles away. The nearest big hub is Indianapolis (IND), about 97 miles.
Where should I stay near Indiana Territorial Capitol?
Vincennes Township (in town, 15 places to stay), Vincennes (in town, 8 places to stay) and Washington Township (19 mi, 5 places to stay).
Tips for visiting, from Vincennes Township
People in Vincennes Township have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.