Cave-In-Rock in Hardin 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
Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and about twenty men passed this place in the fall of 1803 on their famous journey westward. Cave-In-Rock, a natural landmark near here, was well known and noted on some early maps of this area. The party continued 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° 28.113′ N, 88° 9.979′ W. Marker is in Cave-In-Rock, Illinois, in Hardin County. It is at the intersection of Canal Street (Illinois Route 1) and Market Street, on the right when traveling south on Canal Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 249 Canal St, Cave in Rock IL 62919, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Cave (here, next to this marker); You Are Not Forgotten (a few steps from this marker); Geologic Wonder (approx. 0.4 miles away); Deer Creek Furnace / Iron Made in Kentucky (approx. 3.9 miles away in Kentucky); Hurricane Furnace / Iron Made in Kentucky (approx. 3.9 miles away in Kentucky); Civil War Action (approx. 7.3 miles away in Kentucky); War Memorial (approx. 7.8 miles away); a different marker also named You Are Not Forgotten (approx. 7.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cave-In-Rock.
Photographed by Jason Voigt, August 11, 2020
2. Lewis and Clark in Illinois Marker
Near the Cave-in-Rock/Crittenden Ferry (to Kentucky), as well as Illinois Route 1's southern terminus
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 416 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 11, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
