Lewis and Clark in Illinois - Thebes, Illinois
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BruceS
N 37° 13.574 W 089° 27.603
16S E 281746 N 4122805
Historical marker located at wayside along the Mississippi River just north of Thebes.
Waymark Code: WM6AYY
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 05/05/2009
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Text of marker:
Lewis and Clark in Illinois
In November of 1803, Meriwether Lewis, William Clark and their party camped on the slate rock bank of the Mississippi River near here. They found moving the boats up river very difficult and traveled only about one mile per hour against the strong current. It was a taste of the long journey ahead.
Erected in 2003 by the Ste of Illinois
Illinois Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Commission
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