Lewis and Clark in Kentucky York - Kentucky Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

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This enslaved African American, who lived most of his life in Louisville, went on Lewis and Clark Expedition to the Pacific, 1803-6. York was the first African American to cross the U. S. coast to coast and made important contributions to the success of the expedition.

(Reverse) York - York, a Clark family slave born ca. 1772, moved with them to Jefferson Co. from Va. in 1785. Inherited by Wm. Clark from father John in 1799. After return from expedition to the West, York lived in Louisville and worked as a wagon driver. Freed after 1815. Clark reported that York died in Tenn. before 1832. Sponsored by The Filson Historical Society and the African American Heritage Foundation.

Marker Name: Lewis and Clark in Kentucky - York Marker Location: City Type of Marker: Person Marker Number (for official markers): 2119 Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker: Sponsored by The Filson Historical Society and the African American Heritage Foundation Kentucky Historical Society Department of Highways

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