Thebes in Alexander County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Lewis and Clark in Illinois

Photographed By Jason Voigt, November 29, 2020

1. Lewis and Clark in Illinois Marker

Inscription. In November of 1803, Meriwether Lewis, William Clark and their party camped on the slate rock bank of the Mississippi River near here. They found moving the boats up river very difficult and traveled only about one mile per hour against the strong current. It was a taste of the long journey ahead.

Erected 2003 by The State of Illinois & Illinois Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Lewis & Clark Expedition series list. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1803.

Location. 37° 13.578′ N, 89° 27.606′ W. Marker is in Thebes, Illinois, in Alexander County. Marker is on Pecan Street south of Illinois Route 3, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located in a roadside park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Pecan St, Thebes IL 62990, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Steamboats on the Mississippi River (a few steps from this marker); Old Thebes Courthouse (approx. half a mile away); Welcome to Illinois (approx. 5.6 miles away); The 20th Illinois Regiment (approx. 5.8 miles away in Missouri); Saving Fort D

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(approx. 5.8 miles away in Missouri); Marching with the 1st Nebraska (approx. 5.8 miles away in Missouri); Grant Takes Command (approx. 5.8 miles away in Missouri); Fort D (approx. 5.8 miles away in Missouri). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Thebes.

Photographed By Jason Voigt, November 29, 2020

2. Lewis and Clark in Illinois Marker

Marker is located in a park overlooking the Mississippi River

Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 202 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 29, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.