Livingston in Park County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)

First Lewis and Clark Trail Marker

Photographed by Cheryl Genovese

1. First Lewis and Clark Trail Marker Marker

Inscription. "Trail of Lewis & Clark. This point was passed July 17, 1806. Marked Yellowstone Park Chapter D.A.R. October 23, 1908"

Erected 1908 by Yellowstone Park Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Exploration. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Lewis & Clark Expedition series lists.

Location. 45° 39.67′ N, 110° 33.853′ W. Marker is in Livingston, Montana, in Park County. It is on West Park Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Livingston MT 59047, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Yellowstone Country

and in Greater Bozeman.

It is also in the American Mountain West

and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Rocky Mountains,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once Rupert’s Land

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking

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distance of this marker: The Lewis & Clark Expedition (a few steps from this marker); "...high rugid mountain..." (a few steps from this marker); Livingston Westside Residential Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Murray Hotel (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); First National Bank / Masonic Temple (about 600 feet away); 315 West Callender (about 600 feet away); Pape Building (about 700 feet away); Hugh J. Miller Home (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Livingston.

More about this marker. Located in the Northern Pacific Depot Park in downtown Livingston. It faces the street.

Regarding First Lewis and Clark Trail Marker. The boulder marks the spot where Captain Clark camped on his return journey from the Pacific Northwest

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 24, 2021

2. First Lewis and Clark Trail Marker Marker

First Lewis and Clark Trail Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by David Rozzelle, September 6, 2025

3. First Lewis and Clark Trail Marker

Photographed by David Rozzelle, September 6, 2025

4. First Lewis and Clark Trail Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 20, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 15, 2020. This page has been viewed 448 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 15, 2020, by Cheryl Genovese of Bozeman, Montana. 2. submitted on January 28, 2022, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 3, 4. submitted on September 10, 2025, by David Rozzelle of Knoxville, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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