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
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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in Southern Illinois Little Egypt and in Shawnee Hills. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Ohio River Valley, and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
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 marker); Golconda (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); John Thomas Davidson Cabin (approx. 0.2
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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 June 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 429 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 11, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
