Lewis and Clark in Illinois - Ellis Grove, IL
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nomadwillie
N 37° 58.129 W 089° 54.643
16S E 244311 N 4206353
Located at Fort Kaskaskia right outside the pavillion overlooking the Mississippi River
Waymark Code: WMGEYD
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 02/24/2013
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Lewis and Clark in Illinois
On November 28, 1803, Meriweather Lewis and William Clark arrive in Kaskaskia with about twenty-four men. Here they recruited twelve more soldiers from the local fort, including Patrick Gass, and John Ordway. They obtained a second pirogue and hired French boatmen to help move theri boats up river. They also hired, an additional interpreter, Francois Labiche.
Erected in 2003 by the State of Illinois
Illinois Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Commission
County: Randolph
Historical Society: Illinois Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Commission
Dedication Date: 1/1/2003
Location: Kaskaskia Fort
Website: Not listed
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