Palmyra in Marion County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
George Shannon
1787-1836
Photographed By John Desaulniers, Jr., July 2, 2004
1. George Shannon Marker
This marker commemorates George Shannon, the youngest member of the Corps of Discovery, on the occasion of the bicentennial of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
He died in Palmyra, Missouri while on legal business, August 30, 1836, and is buried one mile north of Palymra in the Massey Mill Cemetery.
Marker dedicated on June 13, 2004 by the Missouri State Society DAR and the Hannibal Heritage Chapter DAR.
Erected 2004 by Missouri State Society D.A.R. and the Hannibal Heritage Chapter D.A.R.
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. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1757.
Location. 39° 47.956′ N, 91° 31.398′ W. Marker is in Palmyra, Missouri, in Marion County. Marker is on North Main Street (Business U.S. 61) north of Lafayette Street, on the left when traveling north. The marker is located in the square with the Marion County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Palmyra MO 63461, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Palmyra (here, next to this marker); Palmyra Confederate Monument (a few steps from this marker); Palmyra Massacre
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Also see . . .
1. Private George Shannon. Lewis and Clark History website entry:
A humorous look at the often lost George Shannon's experiences with the Corps of Discovery. (Submitted on May 6, 2010, by John Desaulniers, Jr. of Mingo, Iowa.)
2. George Shannon (1785-1836), Private. Discover Lewis and Clark website entry:
Shannon was shot in the leg by Indians in 1807 and eventually had part of it amputated, granting him disabled veteran status. He is called "Peg Leg" on a genealogical web site (http://genforum.genealogy.com/shannon/messages/2613.html). (Submitted on May 6, 2010, by John Desaulniers, Jr. of Mingo, Iowa.)
Photographed By Jason Voigt, May 11, 2020
2. George Shannon Marker wide view
The marker is in front of the Marion County Courthouse and next to the Palmyra marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 6, 2010, by John Desaulniers, Jr. of Mingo, Iowa. This page has been viewed 1,499 times since then and 39 times this year. Last updated on May 16, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. Photos: 1. submitted on May 6, 2010, by John Desaulniers, Jr. of Mingo, Iowa. 2. submitted on May 16, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
