Lewis and Clark Expedition ~ Shawneetown - Illinois Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

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Lewis and 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 would shortly become the gateway for the settlement in the future State of Illinois.

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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.

County: Gallatin County Historical Society: The Illinois Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Commission, The Illinois Bureau of Tourism, The National Park Service, & Gallatin County Historical Society Dedication Date: 2003 Location: Main St. & Washington St., Shawneetown Website: Not listed

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