Downtown in Louisville in Jefferson County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
William Clark (1770-1838) / Lewis And Clark In Kentucky Louisville
Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 18, 2017
1. William Clark (1770-1838) Marker
William Clark (1770-1838). Born in Va.; bro. of Geo. Rogers Clark; came here in 1785, in Ky. Militia & US Army, where he met Meriwether Lewis. Together they led 1803-1806 mission to Pacific. Stayed in govt. service; moved to St. Louis in 1808.
Lewis and Clark In Kentucky. Louisville. Louisville & Falls of the Ohio played key role in 1803-06 Lewis & Clark Expedition to the Pacific. William Clark and first members enlisted here; Lewis & Clark met in Louisville Oct. 14, 1803; left area Oct. 26, 1803 & returned to Louisville Nov. 5, 1806.
Erected 2008 by Kentucky Historical Society · Kentucky Department of Highways; sponsored by Ky. Lewis & Clark Bicentennial Commission, Falls of the Ohio Lewis & Clark Bicentennial Committee, The Filson Historical Society, Ohio River Chapter- Lewis & Clark Trail Heritage Foundation, National Park Service. (Marker Number 2258.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Exploration. In addition, it is included in the Lewis & Clark Expedition series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 5, 1806.
Location. 38° 15.543′ N, 85° 45.372′ W. Marker is in Louisville, Kentucky, in Jefferson County. It is in Downtown. Marker can be reached
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Irene Dunne (1898-1990) (here, next to this marker); Lewis and Clark in Kentucky / York (here, next to this marker); Louisville Wharf During The Civil War Years (a few steps from this marker); Belle of Louisville (within shouting distance of this marker); Captain John F. Gilooly (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Visitors at Louisville Wharf / Louisville’s Steamboat Era (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Belle of Louisville (about 300 feet away); Mayor Andrew Broaddus (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Louisville.
Also see . . . William Clark on Wikipedia. (Submitted on June 10, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Shane Oliver, July 3, 2021
2. William Clark (1770-1838) / Lewis And Clark In Kentucky Louisville Marker
Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 18, 2017
3. William Clark (1770-1838) Marker
Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 18, 2017
4. Lewis And Clark In Kentucky Louisville Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 10, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 513 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 10, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. 2. submitted on July 31, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. 3, 4. submitted on June 10, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
