Tornadoes have undoubtedly been occurring since long before recordkeeping began. One of if not perhaps the earliest account in the area is from June 4, 1814 - a time when Indiana wasn't yet a state and was known as the Indiana Territory. Although details are limited, it appears there may have been at least 2 tornadoes that struck the southwestern portion of the Territory, one north of Vincennes and one near Patoka. Houses were damaged or destroyed and cattle were killed. The tornadoes were said to have been between a half mile and a mile wide.
Source:
Thomas P. Grazulis, Significant Tornadoes 1680-1991 (Environmental Films, 1993).
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