Lewis & Clark Expedition, 1803-1806
N 38° 17.245 W 085° 46.614
16S E 606966 N 4238412
Indiana Historic Marker that proclaims this the starting point for the journey west.
Waymark Code: WM6XKZ
Location: Indiana, United States
Date Posted: 08/02/2009
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Near this site on October 26, 1803, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark with the nucleus of the Corps of Discovery together set off down the Ohio River on their epic journey to explore the Louisiana Purchase and Pacific Northwest.
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There are several other related waymarks nearby:
Benchmark - Corps of Discovery II - Clark Home Site, Indiana(http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM45R)
Sign of History - George Rogers Clark (http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM69H4_George_Rogers_Clark)
Homestead/Exact Replica - General George Rogers Clark Home - IN (http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM5XYC)/http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM5XYE)
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Date Waymark Created: 08/06/2006
Do they allow dogs at this location?: Yes
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