St. Charles in St. Charles County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Peter Geery

By Jason Voigt, December 16, 2020

1. Peter Geery Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Peter Geery is best remembered for the role he played in the formation of the Lewis & Clark Discovery Expedition of St. Charles as an authentic re-enactment group. Because of his knowledge and love of history, the men were encouraged to acquire the correct clothing and equipment. Peter taught them the procedures, practices and proper campsite set-up of the early nineteenth century. Wherever the re-enactors traveled, Peter was an enthusiastic teacher as crowds surrounded him asking questions and wanting more information about the Lewis & Clark Expedition

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Exploration.

Location. 38° 46.358′ N, 90° 28.943′ W. Marker is in St. Charles, Missouri, in St. Charles County. Marker can be reached from South Riverside Drive. Marker is on the grounds of the Lewis & Clark Boat House and Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1050 S Riverside Dr, Saint Charles MO 63301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bishop's Landing (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lewis and Clark Expedition Across Missouri

By Jason Voigt, December 16, 2020

2. Peter Geery Marker

(within shouting distance of this marker); 25th Anniversary (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); 921 South Riverside Drive (approx. 0.2 miles away); Missouri (approx. 0.2 miles away); Home of Don Carlos Tayon (approx. ¼ mile away); Edward Paule Home (approx. ¼ mile away); The Trail to Fort Osage (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Charles.

Regarding Peter Geery. Geery died in 2004 at age 62 and is buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Him and his wife owned a bed and breakfast in St. Charles for many years, and he was involved in several local historical societies.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 25, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 25, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 39 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 25, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.