Lewis and Clark at Locust Grove - Louisville, KY - Lewis and Clark Trail on Waymarking.com

On November 8, 1806, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, tracing their way back from the Pacific Ocean, arrived at Locust Grove to a homecoming where Lucy Clark Croghan and her family welcomed them back from their journey. Locust Grove became the only residence still in existence west of the Appalachian Mountains to have sheltered Lewis and Clark. In the Fall of 2006, Locust Grove commemorated the 200th anniversary of Lewis and Clark's return.

The National Park Service lists two visitor centers in Kentucky related to Lewis and Clark. One site is the Locust Grove homestead of George Rogers Clark.

Here at Locust Grove in the parking lot is a Kentucky Historical Marker sign that reads:

LEWIS AND CLARK IN KENTUCKY LOCUST GROVE Meriwether Lewis and William Clark celebrated the expeditions' success and Clark's return home with family gathering here. Only known existing structure west of Appalachians related to expedition. Clark sent seeds and wrote 4 letters to sister Lucy and husband during travels. Presented by Falls of the Ohio Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Committee

Locust Grove is at
561 Blankenbaker Lane
Louisville, KY

"Must Sees"at this location": Visitors Center, Walking tour of the grounds Date Waymark Created: 01/01/1790 Do they allow dogs at this location?: Yes, but must be on a leash. Rate this waymark as to importance:

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