On the Trail of Discovery - Paducah, Kentucky
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 37° 05.334 W 088° 35.793
16S E 358105 N 4105926
Statues of Lewis and Clark with native American's located in Paducah, Kentucky.
Waymark Code: WM6ET3
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 05/23/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member A & W
Views: 16

From plaque:

On the Trail of Discovery
By George Lundeen

As Meriwether Lewis and William Clark wound their way westward, they encountered many indigenous people.  The Native Americans portrayed here represent those who helped Lewis and Clark during their travels to the Pacific Ocean.  The flag that the child is holding and the Thomas Jefferson medal were givens given to those original people of America. Taking artistic license, George Lundeen added Sacagawea coins to the ears of the Native American and Paducah to the map held by William Clark.  It is interesting to note that in 1803, Meriwether Lewis paid $20.00 for his Newfoundland dog, Seaman, but in 1827, William Clark paid only a $5.00 transfer fee for the land wehere Paducah and McCracken County now stand.

"Must Sees"at this location":
The statues of Lewis and Clark.


Date Waymark Created: 01/01/2003

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