
Port of Waverly - Waverly, MO
Posted by:
YoSam.
N 39° 12.798 W 093° 31.020
15S E 455366 N 4340574
Todays small town river access was once considered a port.
Waymark Code: WM42A1
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 06/27/2008
Views: 13
Marker Erected by: Waverly Parks Board.
County of Marker: Lafayette County.
Location of Marker: foot of Main St., river access, Waverly.
Marker Text:
PORT OF WAVERLY
On June 17 and 18, 1804 Lewis and Clark camped a few miles down-stream to make oars from timber in the area. Near the camp was a river crossing for Sacs, Ayauways (Iowas) and Sioux in their excursions against the Osage. On June 19, the explorers continued upstream past this spot.