Historical Marker

Lewis and Clark in Kentucky - John Colter (ca. 1775-1813)

One of the "Nine Young Men From Ky." who accompanied Lewis and Clark on 1803-6 expedition. Born in Va., Colter came as a youth to Maysville. Here he met Lewis, enlisted in the Corps of Discovery in Oct. 1803, and was known as one of the best hunters on expedition.

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John Colter (ca. 1775-1813) - Fascinated by the West, Colter left the Corps prior to its return to St. Louis to join a fur-trapping party. He made many trips to the West and was first white man to report seeing thermal wonders of present Yellowstone National Park. Sponsored by the Ohio River Chapter-Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation, National Park Service, Ky. Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Commission, Maysville Tourism Commission.