Downtown in Omaha in Douglas County, Nebraska — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Nature exerted herself to butify the Senery
William Clark, July 4, 1804
The tallgrass prairies of Nebraska stood in stark contrast to the forested homelands of the explorers. Dense grasses, some taller than a man, covered the land. Lewis and Clark noted beauty in the vast reaches of waist-high grarsses, a beauty beyond picturesque scenery.
Lush grasses suggested fertile soils and the promise of bountiful farmlands for a growing country. Today, these promises fulfilled, less than one percent of the original tallgrass prairie remains to inspire us as it did Lewis and Clark.
Erected by National Park Service.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Exploration. In addition, it is included in the Lewis & Clark Expedition series list.
Location. 41° 15.912′ N, 95° 55.458′ W. Marker is in Omaha, Nebraska, in Douglas County. It is in Downtown. Marker is on the grounds of the National Park Service Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Headquarters. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 601 Riverfront Drive, Omaha NE 68102, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. endeavor to make yourself acquainted…with…the nations (a few steps from this marker); Capt. Lewis…will…give us accounts of new things only (a few steps from this marker); the Council was held (within shouting distance of this marker); Westwardly by the Waters (within shouting distance of this marker); People, Places, and Stories (within shouting distance of this marker); Preserving Our Heritage (within shouting distance of this marker); A River of Hope (within shouting distance of this marker); A River of Change (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Omaha.
Also see . . .
1. Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail. (Submitted on March 2, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve. (Submitted on March 2, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. The Journals of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. (Submitted on March 2, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Additional keywords. Nature exerted herself to butify the Senery
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 2, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 524 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 2, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.