Lewis and Clark in Kentucky (replaces marker #1451, Lewis & Clark Expedition)

Historical marker location:

Louisville, Kentucky

( Wharf at 4th Street, Louisville)

Louisville- Louisville & Falls of the Ohio played key role in 1803-06 Lewis & Clark Expedition to the Pacific. William Clark and first members enlisted here; Lewis & Clark met in Louisville Oct. 14, 1803; left area Oct. 26, 1803 & returned to Louisville Nov. 5, 1806.

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William Clark (1770-1838)- Born in Va.; bro. of Geo. Rogers Clark; came here in 1785. In Ky. Militia & US Army, where he met Meriwether Lewis. Together they led 1803-1806 mission to Pacific. Stayed in govt. service; moved to St. Louis in 1808.

George Rogers Clark William Clark Falls of the Ohio Lewis and Clark Expedition Louisville Meriwether Lewis