Meriwether Lewis
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N 39° 57.437 W 075° 10.269
18S E 485381 N 4423030
Meriwether Lewis (August 18, 1774 – October 11, 1809) was an American explorer, soldier, and public administrator, best known for his role as the leader of the Corps of Discovery, whose mission was to explore the territory of the Louisiana Purchase.
Waymark Code: WM2RQN
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 12/15/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member unimoggers
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With William Clark he led the transcontinental Lewis & Clark Expedition, 1803-1806. Lewis prepared for the journey & later deposited its significant specimens, journals, and other artifacts here in Philadelphia.

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Marker Name: Meriwether Lewis

County: Philadelphia

Date Dedicated: 08/12/2003

Marker Type: City

Location: 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia

Category: Education, Environment, Exploration, Lewis & Clark, Medicine & Science

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