Golconda in Pope County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Lewis and Clark in Illinois

Photographed By Jason Voigt, August 11, 2020

1. Lewis and Clark in Illinois Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

In the fall of 1803, Captain Meriwether Lewis and William Clark passed this place with about twenty men on their way westward. At that time, there were a few residents and Lusk's ferry located nearby. Most likely, the Expedition party visited with some of the residents before continuing on to Fort Massac.

Erected 2003 by the State of Illinois, Illinois Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Commission.

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 year for this entry is 1803.

Location. 37° 22.012′ N, 88° 29.046′ W. Marker is in Golconda, Illinois, in Pope County. Marker is on East Main Street west of Columbus Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Marker is at the northeast corner of the grounds of Pope County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 310 E Main Street, Golconda IL 62938, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Sarah Lusk (here, next to this marker); Pope County Veterans Memorial (here, next to this

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marker); Golconda (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); John Thomas Davidson Cabin (approx. 0.2 miles away); Alexander Hall Buel House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Imagine the Scene (approx. 1.1 miles away in Kentucky); They Passed This Way (approx. 1.1 miles away in Kentucky); McGilligan Creek (approx. 2.8 miles away in Kentucky). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Golconda.

Photographed By Jason Voigt, August 11, 2020

2. Lewis and Clark in Illinois Marker

Pope County Courthouse is in the background on the right.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 11, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 215 times since then and 86 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 11, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.