Lewis and Clark in Kentucky - Locust Grove
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N 38° 17.205 W 085° 39.790
16S E 616914 N 4238476
This historical marker is located at the Locust Grove parking lot in Louisville, Kentucky. It was placed in 2002.
Waymark Code: WMCW0P
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 10/17/2011
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This historical marker in
Jefferson County is located at the
Locust Grove parking lot in Louisville, Kentucky. It was placed in 2002.
The plaque tells about George Rogers Clark at Locust Grove and Lewis and Clark at Locust Grove.
The plaque has two different sides. Side 1 reads:
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GEORGE ROGERS CLARK
AT LOCUST GROVE
George Rogers Clark moved to Locust Grove in 1809 following amputation of his right leg. He lived here with sister Lucy and her husband William Croghan until Clark's death in 1818. Clark recognized by Va. in 1812 for his exploits and valor in Revolutionary War and awarded a ceremonial sword. Over.
Presented by Historic Locust Grove
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Side 2 reads:
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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
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Locust Grove is at
561 Blankenbaker Lane
Louisville, KY