Lewis and Clark in Illinois ~ Golconda, IL
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YoSam.
N 37° 22.014 W 088° 29.046
16S E 368583 N 4136608
One of a series of markers along the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers, and the Expedition made is way to the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers.
Waymark Code: WM7MV8
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 11/10/2009
Views: 5
Marker Erected by: The State of Illinois and the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Commission.
County of Marker: Pope County.
Location of Marker: Columbus St. & Main St., courthouse lawn, Golconda.
Marker Text:
Lewis and Clark in Illinois In the fall of 1803, Captain Meriwether Lewis and William Clark passed this place with about twenty men on their way westward. At the time, there were a few residents and Lusk's Ferry located nearby. Most likely, the Expedition party visited with some of the residents before continuing on to Fort Massac.
"Must Sees"at this location":
Sarah Lusk Marker, a few blocks west (toward the river) is a Lewis & Clark marker on the levee, and of course, the Levee itself
Date Waymark Created: 10/01/2003
Do they allow dogs at this location?: Yes
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