Lewis and Clark Expedition - Pittsburgh, PA
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N 40° 26.822 W 079° 59.710
17T E 585211 N 4477860
The journey started in Pittsburgh on 8/31/1803.
Waymark Code: WM769J
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 09/08/2009
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On Aug. 31, 1803, Capt. Meriwether Lewis launched a 50-foot “keeled boat” from Ft. Fayette, 100 yards downriver. This marked the beginning of the 3-year expedition commissioned by President Jefferson, which opened America to westward expansion.
Marker Name: Lewis and Clark Expedition
County: Allegheny
Date Dedicated: 08/28/2008
Marker Type: City
Location: 1 block N of 10th St. Bypass & Waterfront Dr. intersection
Category: Exploration
Website: Not listed
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