Lewis and Clark in Illinois - Cairo
Posted by: 
NoLemon
N 36° 59.256 W 089° 09.022
16S E 308625 N 4095658
This Lewis and Clark Trail marker is located at the entrance of the Fort Defiance State Park in the very southern tip of Illinois.
Waymark Code: WM23V6
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 08/30/2007
Views: 54
The sign reads:
LEWIS AND CLARK in ILLINOIS
On November 14, 1803, Meriwether Lewis, William Clark and their party landed at the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers, the site of present day Cairo. They spent nearly a week here, learning how to determine longitude and latitude, a skill they would need on their westward expedition.
Erected in 2003 by the State of Illinois
Illinois Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Commission
In addition to this historical marker, there are maps and other Lewis and Clark trail information on display for the visitor to enjoy.
"Must Sees"at this location":
From the sign, take the short trip into Ft. Defiance state park and view the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi rivers.
Date Waymark Created: 01/01/2003
Do they allow dogs at this location?: Yes
Rate this waymark as to importance: 
|
Visit Instructions:
Visits only will be logged if there is a picture of the individual at the location, with their GPS in hand submitted as proof of the visit or not having a camera, the person making the find must submit a reasonable "proof" of having visited the site. Examples include: Two or three sentence quote from historical/interpretive signage at the location; adequate descriptive language about the location that provides evidence of a visit; verification by another party present at the find; e-mail sent from the location of the waymark.