John Shields Lewis and Clark Expedition Member Historical Marker - Corydon, Indiana
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paulspaper
N 38° 12.726 W 086° 07.506
16S E 576592 N 4229710
Historical Marker for John Shields, Lewis and Clark Expedition Member.
Waymark Code: WM3G6V
Location: Indiana, United States
Date Posted: 04/01/2008
Views: 14
Historical marker reads: "Shields, born 1769 in Virginia, served as a private for the entire Lewis and Clark Expedition from October 19, 1803 until October 10, 1806; "one of its Nine Young Men from Kentucky," he was a skilled gunsmith and blacksmith. The Corps of Discovery explored lands of Louisiana Purchase and Pacific Northwest, 1803-1806. Shields settled in southern Indiana by June 1807; appointed captain in Clark County militia July 1807. Died in Harrison County in December 1809."
"Must Sees"at this location":
Not much to see related to Lewis and Clark but this is a wonderful historic courthouse square with more than 10 historical markers within one half mile. Also first state capitol building of Indiana is across the street.
Date Waymark Created: 10/06/2007
Do they allow dogs at this location?: Yes, but must be on a leash.
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