Lewis and Clark in Kentucky McCracken County
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member kodiak_62
N 37° 05.350 W 088° 35.791
16S E 358109 N 4105956
Located on Jefferson St. near the Quiler's Museum, Paducah, KY.
Waymark Code: WM54XC
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 11/11/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member RGS
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Lewis and Clark, with the nucleus of the Corps of Discovery, stayed in present McCracken Co. in Nov. 1803 while traveling down the Ohio River on their journey to the Pacific. Clark returned 1827 to establish Paducah. OVER.
Nov. 11-13, 1803, Lewis and Clark stopped at Ft. Massac, Ill., near present-day Paducah and recruited men, including Indian interpreter George Drouillard. On Nov. 13, they camped in area of Metropolis Lake State Nature Preserve.

"Must Sees"at this location":
Lewis and Clark Sculptures


Date Waymark Created: 08/30/2006

Do they allow dogs at this location?: Yes, but must be on a leash.

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