Lewis and Clark in Illinois - East St. Louis, Illinois
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paulspaper
N 38° 37.726 W 090° 10.491
15S E 745929 N 4279369
Marker commemorating Lewis and Clark at this site before leaving on their historic trip.
Waymark Code: WM2445
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 08/31/2007
Published By:
RB2
Views: 56
Monument Reads: "On December 10, 1803, Meriwether Lewis, William Clark and their party camped at this place opposite St. Louis. The next morning, Clark left Lewis in St. Louis before heading upstream towards a winter campsite. They would spend five months in Illinois before heading west on their famous expedition."
"Must Sees"at this location":
Take the elevator to the top of the Metrolink station and walk on the sidewalk on the Eads Bridge. Great views of the riverfront and arch.
Date Waymark Created: 01/01/2003
Do they allow dogs at this location?: Yes
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