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 Lewis and Clark in Illinois Posted by:  YoSam.
N 36° 59.256 W 089° 09.024
16S E 308622 N 4095658
At Fort Defiance, where the Captains studied, astrology, the rivers, and journal keeping, to prepare for their mission.
Waymark Code: WM7KMP
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 11/05/2009
Views: 15
Marker Text:
LEWIS AND CLARK in ILLINOIS On November 14, 1803, Meriwether Lewis, William Clark and their party landed at the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers, the site of the present day Cairo. They spent nearly a week here, learning how to determine longitude and latitude, a skill they would need on their westward expedition.
County: Alexander County
Historical Society: The State of Illinois, ThIllinois Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Commission, Alexander County Tourism.
Dedication Date: 2003
Location: Jct. US-51, US-60, US-62, entrance to Fort Defiance, Cairo
Website: [Web Link]
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