Seaman Monument - Cairo, IL
N 37° 00.165 W 089° 10.323
16S E 306733 N 4097382
Monument is found in the yard of the Customs House.
Waymark Code: WM2D3R
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 10/14/2007
Views: 46
The Newfoundland dog who accompanied the Corps of Discovery to the Pacific and back. Bought by Meriwether Lewis for $20 in Pittsburgh in 1803. He was "Praised much for his docility and qualifications generally for my journey" A quote by Lewis. "He was intelligent, loyal and strong. He won the affection of all the crew with his protective and hunting skills." William Clark wrote in his Diary Seaman became "our dog."
Type of Memorial: other
Type of Animal: service, work animal
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