Seaman - Cairo, IL
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YoSam.
N 37° 00.168 W 089° 10.326
16S E 306729 N 4097388
Lewis bought him for $20, and he became another member of the Corps of Discovery
Waymark Code: WMM01Z
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 06/25/2014
Views: 2
County of marker: Alexander County
Location of marker: 15th St. & Washington Ave., Custom House lawn, Cairo
Marker erected by: Donated by Crain Funeral Homes and M/C Monuments
Marker Text:
SEAMANThe Newfoundland dog who accompanied the Corps of Discovery to the Pacific and back. Bought by Meriwether Lewis for $20 in Pittsburgh in 1803. He was "praised much for his docility and qualifications generally for my journey." A quote by Lewis. "He was intelligent, loyal and strong. He won the affection of all the crew with his protective and hunting skills." William Clark wrote in his diary Seaman became "Our Dog".
"Must Sees"at this location":
The Hewer is here, Fort Defiance, St. Mary's Park, Lansden Park (great monuments), the old city itself, the Marine Dock iof Civil War era, lots of stuff here.
Date Waymark Created: 01/01/2000
Do they allow dogs at this location?: Yes, but must be on a leash.
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