Granite statue of Colonel Francis Vigo in memorial grounds on the Wabash River, Vincennes, Indiana

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

Back of Granite statue of Colonel Francis Vigo in memorial grounds on the Wabash River, Vincennes, Indiana, c. 1930 linen postcard — Back

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A granite statue of Colonel Francis Vigo seated on a pedestal in a memorial plaza beside the Wabash River. Trees and a dramatic sunset sky are visible in the background.

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PublisherA. A. Arnold

Granite Statue of Col. Francis Vigo in Memorial Grounds on Wabash River, Vincennes, Ind. VIGO 1836 Vigo, who Financed Clark's Campaign against British. Died a Pauper—Buried in Vincennes 6A-H954 --- 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 customers. 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. POST CARD PLACE STAMP HERE A. A. ARNOLD, VINCENNES, IND. GENUINE CURTEICH-CHICAGO "C.T. ART-COLORTONE" POST CARD (REG. U.S. PAT. OFF.)

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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. 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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Granite statue of Colonel Francis Vigo in memorial grounds on the Wabash River, Vincennes, Indiana, postcard, c. 1930. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/granite-statue-of-colonel-francis-vigo-in-memorial-grounds-o. Accessed October 5, 2026.