Lewis and Clark in Kentucky; Fort Jefferson
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N 36° 57.333 W 089° 05.479
16S E 313803 N 4091984
Marker reports the visit by Lewis and Clark on Nov. 18, 1803
Waymark Code: WM2BG1
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 10/07/2007
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Lewis and Clark and a party of eight men visited the stie of Fort Jefferson on Nov. 18, 1803, while on their epic 1803~1806 joureny to the Pacific. Fort est. in 1780 by Clark's brother, George Rogers Clark, but abandoned one year later.
William Clark drew a map of the area in 1795 that showed the fort site. He also included it in a 1802 report that recommended a military post at the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers.
"Must Sees"at this location":
At the location is a 90 foot Christian Cross that overlooks the confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers.
Date Waymark Created: 01/01/2003
Do they allow dogs at this location?: Yes
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