Quality Hill in Kansas City in Jackson County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Lewis and Clark
Photographed By Michael W. Kruse, July 25, 2015
1. Lewis and Clark Marker
Inscription.
Lewis and Clark. . On September 15, 1806, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark returning from the Pacific, stood on this point and recorded in their journal that this was a commanding situation for a fort and that from the top of the hill you have a perfect command of the river. Here there men shot an elk and gathered custard apples or pawpaws.
June 26-29, 1804, on the westward journey they camped at the mouth of the Kansas.
On September 15, 1806, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark returning from the Pacific, stood on this point and recorded in their journal that this was a commanding situation for a fort and that from the top of the hill you have a perfect command of the river. Here there men shot an elk and gathered custard apples or pawpaws.
June 26-29, 1804, on the westward journey they camped at the mouth of the Kansas.
Erected 1956 by The American Pioneer Trails Association and the Kansas City, Missouri, Board of Park Commissioners.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Lewis & Clark Expedition series list. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1864.
Location. 39° 6.303′ N, 94° 35.509′ W. Marker is in Kansas City, Missouri, in Jackson County. It is in Quality Hill. Marker is on W. 8th St. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Kansas City MO 64105, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Additional keywords. Expedition, Missouri River, Kansas City, Kaw River, Kansas River39.105043°
Photographed By Michael W. Kruse, July 25, 2015
2. Lewis and Clark Marker
Photographed By Michael W. Kruse, July 25, 2015
3. Lewis and Clark Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2015, by Michael W. Kruse of Kansas City, Missouri. This page has been viewed 470 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on July 25, 2015, by Michael W. Kruse of Kansas City, Missouri. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.