Martin Luther King in Lexington in Fayette County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Lewis and Clark in Kentucky
William Clark In Lexington / Meriwether Lewis In Lexington
Photographed By Ken Smith, July 11, 2012
1. Lewis and Clark in Kentucky Marker
William Clark in Lexington. Clark, coleader of the 1803-1806 Lewis and Clark Expedition, and his family spent October 30, 1809, at Lexington's Traveler's Hall, operated by Cuthbert Banks. Clark also visited expedition member George Shannon, who was attending Transylvania University.
Meriwether Lewis in Lexington. On Jan. 20, 1808, Lewis, coleader of the 1803-1806 Lewis and Clark Expedition, attended a dinner in his honor at Wilson's Inn, where locals gave 22 toasts. Lewis was passing through Ky. after he was named gov. of La. Territory.
Erected 2006 by Kentucky Historical Society & Kentucky Department of Highways, presented by the Ohio River Chapter, Lewis & Clark Trail Heritage Foundation; National Park Service; Ky. Lewis & Clark Bicentennial Commission; Lexington History Museum. (Marker Number 2219.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 30, 1847.
Location. 38° 2.749′ N, 84° 29.808′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Kentucky, in Fayette County. It is in Martin Luther King. Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Phoenix Park (a few steps from this marker); Rotary Club of Lexington / Phoenix Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Strength in Numbers / Forcing a Change (within shouting distance of this marker); Main Street Christian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Skuller's Clock (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lexington's Long History with Slavery / Driven by Money (about 400 feet away); From Enslaved to Community Activist / The Original Power Couple (about 500 feet away); Fairness Ordinance (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lexington.
Photographed By Ken Smith, July 11, 2012
2. Lewis and Clark in Kentucky Marker Reverse
Photographed By Ken Smith, July 11, 2012
3. Lewis and Clark in Kentucky Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2012, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 771 times since then and 26 times this year. Last updated on August 13, 2021, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 18, 2012, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
