George Shannon - Palmyra, MO - Signs of History on Waymarking.com

The text of the marker states:

GEORGE SHANNON

1787 - 1836

THIS MARKER COMMEMORATES GEORGE SHANNON THE YOUNGEST MEMBER OF THE CORPS OF DISCOVERY, ON THE OCCASION OF BICENTENNIAL OF THE LEWIS AND CLARK EXPEDITION

HE DIED IN PALMYRA, MISSOURI WHILE ON LEGAL BUSINESS, AUGUST 30, 1836, AND IS BURIED ONE MILE NORTH OF PALMYRA IN THE MASSEY MILL CEMETERY

MARKER DEDICATED ON JUNE 13, 2004

BY

THE MISSOURI STATE SOCIETY DAR

AND THE HANNIBAL HERITAGE CHAPTER, DAR

Group that erected the marker: Daughters of the American Revolution URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link] Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary: 100 S Main St Palmyra, MO USA 63461

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