Near Three Forks in Gallatin County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)
Jefferson’s Instructions to Lewis and Clark
July 4th, 1803
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 14, 2016
1. Jefferson’s Instructions to Lewis and Clark Marker
principle stream of it, as, by its course & communication with the
waters of the Pacific ocean… may offer the most direct & practicable
water communication across this continent…”
from Thomas Jefferson’s instructions to Meriwether Lewis, July 4th, 1803
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #03 Thomas Jefferson, and the Lewis & Clark Expedition series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1803.
Location. 45° 55.565′ N, 111° 30.197′ W. Marker is near Three Forks, Montana, in Gallatin County. Marker is on Trident Road (County Route 286), on the left when traveling north. Marker is one of many in Headwaters State Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3609 Trident Road, Three Forks MT 59752, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Naming of a River (a few steps from this marker); Lewis and Clark reach the Headwaters (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Thomas-Frederick Flour Mill (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Log Cabin
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Additional keywords. Lewis and Clark
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 14, 2016
2. Jefferson’s Instructions to Lewis and Clark Marker
Full view of marker, large sheet of steel, with etched lettering
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 14, 2016
3. Jefferson’s Instructions to Lewis and Clark Marker
Marker in the distance, with the headwaters of the Missouri in the background
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 18, 2016
4. Jefferson’s Instructions to Lewis and Clark Marker
Same text, another marker, at the Mouth of the Missouri River; approx. 2500 miles east, at the Mississippi.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 30, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 364 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 29, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
