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Introduction to Vincennes, Indiana
Vincennes, Indiana, in Knox county, is 48 miles N of Evansville, Indiana and 100 miles W of Louisville, Kentucky. The city has a population of 18,701.
Vincennes History
Vincennes was founded in 1732 by François Morgan M. de Vincennes. Native American tribes originally resided in this area. In 1763, Vincennes became a part of the British Empire and was included as a part of the Unites States in the late 1700s. Vincennes became the capital of Indiana in 1800 and served that position until 1813.
Vincennes and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Vincennes
Vincennes Transportation
Air transportation is available from Evansville Regional Airport.
Vincennes Higher Education
Vincennes University is the local university. Some of the other colleges and universities offering higher educational facilities in the area include the University of Evansville, Ivy Tech State College - Wabash Valley and the University of Southern Indiana.
Vincennes strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):
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| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 1% |  |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
Comparing Vincennes to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):
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| Low Violent Crime |  | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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