Wessel Park - Marthasville, MO
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.
N 38° 37.591 W 091° 03.612
15S E 668857 N 4277116
Dedicated to the site local historians believe Lewis & Clark actually stopped when visiting this village.
Waymark Code: WMJVWB
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 01/05/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
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County of Park: Warren County
This park is mainly a green area. It does provide free camping for bike enthusiast who use the Katy trail. Please view links provided for phone numbers and information.

Marker text for stone marker at trading post: Replica
Marker Text for Historical marker at entrance: La Charrette & Marthasville
Helpful phone numbers for use of Wessel Park and the Katy Trail: Marthasville Trailhead

Name: Wessel Park

Street Location: One St., , just N. of MO 47

Local Municipality: Marthasville

State/Province, etc.: MO

Country: USA

Web Site: [Web Link]

Memorial/Commemoration: Lewis and Clark Expedition

Recreational Facilities:
Across the street from the park are several baseball and softball fields. Just 1/2 block N. is the Katy trail, for walking or bike riding (bike rentals are available) The park itself is just a green space and a replica trading post.

Monuments/Statues: Replica trading post of La Charrette which Lewis and Clark visited

Special Events: Fall Festivel

Date Established: Not listed

Picnic Facilities: Not listed

Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): Not listed

Fountains: Not listed

Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: Not listed

Traditional Geocaches: Not listed
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