The Beginning of the Third Principal Meridian - Historical Survey Marker - Cairo, IL - Lewis and Clark Trail on Waymarking.com

This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Exploration. In addition, it is included in the Lewis & Clark Expedition series list. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1803.

Marker reads:

The beginning of
the Third
Principal Meridian
is located in the Ohio River
1,735 feet
directly north
of this point.
In November, 1803,
this was the mouth
of the Ohio River.
At this location,
the Lewis and Clark
Corps of Discovery
encamped for
six days.

"Must Sees"at this location": Mississippi-Ohio River Confluence Date Waymark Created: 10/14/2021 Do they allow dogs at this location?: Yes Rate this waymark as to importance:

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Date Logged Log User Rating   10/22/2022 YoSam. visited it