Colonel Francis Vigo statue, Vincennes, IN, circa 1930

Subjects: Monuments & Memorials Public Figures Rivers & Streams
Card type: Linen
Date: c. 1930 (White Border)

Back of Colonel Francis Vigo statue, Vincennes, IN, circa 1930, Wabash River, IN, USA, c. 1930 linen postcard — Back

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The granite statue of Colonel Francis Vigo sits on a pedestal in memorial grounds beside the Wabash River in Vincennes, Indiana. Trees and a sunset sky fill the background. Vigo was a Spanish army officer and fur trader who helped finance George Rogers Clark's campaign against the British and, with Father Pierre Gibault, aided Clark's conquest of Fort Sackville during the Revolutionary War. Despite that support, he died a pauper in Vincennes in 1836, and Vigo County is named for him.

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PublisherA. A. Arnold

Granite Statue of Col. Francis Vigo in Memorial Grounds on Wabash River, Vincennes, Ind. Vigo, who Financed Clark's Campaign against British, Died a Pauper—Buried in Vincennes COLONEL FRANCIS VIGO—who with Father Pierre Gibault materially aided Clark in his conquest of Fort Sackville was an officer in the Spanish army. He was a fur trader and the Indians were said to be his best cus- tomers. Despite his financial aid to Clark, Vigo died a pauper. Forty years after his death, his funeral expenses amounting to $20.00 were included in appropriation made by the U. S. Government. Vigo was born in 1747 and died in Vincennes March 22, 1836. He is buried in Vincennes. Vigo County, Indiana is named after him.

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Publisher	A. A. Arnold
Series	6A-H954
Condition	Excellent
Place depicted	Wabash River, IN
Place depicted	Vincennes, IN
Publisher	Vincennes, IN
Notes	Linen texture; printed captions at top and bottom; series number 6A-H954; carved pedestal inscription "VIGO 1836" within the artwork. No postmark, stamp, or address on this scan. Divided-back linen-era card with Curt Teich "C.T. Art-Colortone" imprint; local publisher A. A. Arnold, Vincennes, Ind. Dealer pencil marks "#59" and "1'" in lower right corner. Light toning/soiling, no damage.

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Colonel Francis Vigo statue, Vincennes, IN, circa 1930, postcard, c. 1930. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/colonel-francis-vigo-statue-vincennes-in-circa-1930. Accessed November 2, 2026.