LEWIS AND CLARK FT ATKINSON
N 41° 27.132 W 096° 00.813
14T E 749454 N 4593263
FIRST TRIBAL COUNCIL FT. ATKINSON,NE.
Waymark Code: WMYDX
Location: Nebraska, United States
Date Posted: 11/11/2006
Published By:
RB2
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Lewis and Clark set up camp on July 30, 1804, at this site which later became known as Fort Atkinson, and during their stay here hosted their first Indian council. William Clark celebrated his 34th birthday on August 1 while awaiting the arrival of the Indians. To mark the occasion he "ordered a Saddle of fat Vennison, an Elk fleece and a Bevertail to be cooked and a Desert of Cherries, Plumbs, Rasberries, Currents and grapes of a Super quality". At sunset on August 2, a party of Otoe and a few Missouris and a trader known as "Mr. Fairfong" arrived at the camp, named Council Bluff by Lewis and Clark. The first official council between United States representatives and western Indians began just after breakfast on August 3. This council established the routine for all subsequent councils on the expedition, Lewis, Clark and the Indian chiefs would give speeches; smoke a pipe; award peace medals to the Indians; exchange gifts; parade the men and display technology such as the air gun, magnet, spyglass, compass and watch. Upon conclusion of the council, the explorers continued their journey up the river.
"Must Sees"at this location":
There are 2 Lewis and Clark Signature Benchmark discs,new attractions at the Visitors Center.
There is also a Centennial Stone in the Park across the Street from the Visitors Center.
The Fort itself is well worth the tour,as well as the trail and new Statues and monuments dedicated to Lewis and Clark
Date Waymark Created: 11/11/2006
Do they allow dogs at this location?: No
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