Lewis, Clark, and You are Here - Council Bluffs, IA
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N 41° 18.204 W 095° 51.485
15T E 260723 N 4576379
You are here at a memorial to Lewis and Clark on the bluffs that are the cities namesake.
Waymark Code: WMDR7Y
Location: Iowa, United States
Date Posted: 02/18/2012
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One of the goals of the Lewis & Clark expedition was to seek out the native peoples and council with them. On July 28, 1804, the expedition passed this overlook area and noted that it was the first high land on that side of the river. On Aug 3, about 20 miles upstream, a Council was held with chiefs of the Oto and Missouri tribes. This council was the first major meeting between the Indians of the area and Lewis & Clark. As a result, this entire region has become known as "Council Bluffs."
Location Name: Lewis & Clark Park - Council Bluffs, IA
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