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 Lewis and Clark in Illinois ~ Fort Massac, IL Posted by:  YoSam.
N 37° 08.700 W 088° 42.703
16S E 347981 N 4112329
One of a series of marker placed along the Ohio River and up the Mississippi River on the Illinois shores, detailing the start of their journey into history.
Waymark Code: WM9NWP
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 09/11/2010
Views: 8
County of Marker: Massac County
Marker Erected by: State of Illinois and the Illinois Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Commission
Location of Marker: Inside Fort Massac, off US-45, Metropolis
Marker Text:
Lewis and Clark in Illinois On November 11, 1803, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark arrived at Fort Massac. They spent three days here, recruiting men to join their westward expedition. They also hired George Drouillard to act as an interpreter on the journey. Known for his hunting and scouting skills, Drouillard became a valuable member of the expedition.
"Must Sees"at this location":
This marker is inside Fort Massac, lots of stuff. Marker to Drouillard, statue of Rogers Clark, the old fort, the re-creation of the fort, and just back in town (Metropolis) is a huge statue of Superman, and a great comic store featuring, who else, Superman...he is from Metropolis. Plan to spend a day. I planned for a hour or two, and spent all day....
Date Waymark Created: 01/01/2003
Do they allow dogs at this location?: Yes, but must be on a leash.
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