Middlesboro in Bell County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Lewis and Clark in Kentucky Cumberland Gap

Cumberland Gap

Photographed By Elissa Graff, July 19, 2010

1. Lewis and Clark in Kentucky Cumberland Gap Marker

Inscription.

Meriwether Lewis, coleader of the Lewis & Clark Expedition, with a party of Expedition veterans and a Mandan Indian delegation, went through Cumberland Gap in Nov. 1806 en route to Washington to report on the expedition. Over.

Cumberland Gap
Expedition coleader William Clark traveled through the Gap in Dec. 1806 on his way to Washington to reunite with Lewis and to report to President Thomas Jefferson and other government officials about the journey.

Erected 2006 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 2217.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Notable Events • Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #03 Thomas Jefferson, the Kentucky Historical Society, and the Lewis & Clark Expedition series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1806.

Location. 36° 36.412′ N, 83° 42.103′ W. Marker is in Middlesboro, Kentucky, in Bell County. Marker is on U.S. 25E, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located at the entrance to the Cumberland Gap National Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Middlesboro KY 40965, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this

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marker. Middlesboro Meteorite Crater Impact Site (approx. ¼ mile away); The Emigrant's Dream (approx. 0.4 miles away); Gateway to Kaintuck (approx. 0.4 miles away); Stories of a journey through the Wilderness, into Kentucke.. (approx. half a mile away); Community Park to National Park (approx. 0.6 miles away); Pinnacle of Perfection (approx. 0.7 miles away); Tri - State Heroes (approx. 0.7 miles away); Middlesborough (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Middlesboro.

More about this marker. Marker presented by the Ohio River Chapter-Lewis & Clark Trail Heritage Foundation, National Park Service, Ky. Lewis & Clark Bicentennial Commission, Bell Co. Historical Society, Bell Co. Tourism

Also see . . . Lewis and Clark in Kentucky. The Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Commission tells of the significance of Kentucky with the Lewis and Clark Expedition (Submitted on July 24, 2010.)

Photographed By Elissa Graff

2. Lewis and Clark in Kentucky Cumberland Gap Marker

Cumberland Gap Marker side image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Elissa Graff, July 19, 2010

3. Cumberland Gap Marker side

Entrance to Cumberland Gap Park and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, September 5, 2010

4. Entrance to Cumberland Gap Park and Marker

The marker is almost hidden behind the sign.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 3, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2010, by Elissa Graff of Middlesboro, Kentucky. This page has been viewed 1,768 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 20, 2010, by Elissa Graff of Middlesboro, Kentucky. 4. submitted on September 18, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.