Lewis & Clark Expedition 1803-1806 - Old Shawneetown, Illinois - Signs of History on Waymarking.com

Lewis & Clark Expedition
1803 - 1806

Lewis and Clark made their first entry into the "Illinois Country" as it was known in 1803, near this location.  The primary purpose for the stop was to procure a supply of salt for their journey.  Here they would have encountered the "squatters" which represented future builders of the society.  This area woudl shortly become the gateway for the settlement in the future State os Illinois.

Local Lore

Local settlers had heard of President Jefferson's plans for western expansion and were not excited.  By the time that Lewis and Clark visited, they had become supporters.

Early settlers to this area, prior to and shortly after the arrival of Lewis and Clark, were: Michael Sprinkle, Issac White, John Marshall, Pierre La Boissiere, and John Caldwell.

Group that erected the marker: Illinois Lewis and Clark Bicentnial Commission, Illinois Bureau of Tourism, Nationa Park Service, Gallatine County Historical Society Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary: Washington & Main Old Shawneetown, Illinois United States 00000 URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed

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